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REVOLUTIONISING THE HOME IMPROVEMENT INDUSTRY WITH AUGMENTED REALITY
In recent years , augmented reality has attracted a lot of excitement in the tech world , sparking the imaginations of many business owners . PST Managing Director Neil Travers shares how the company ’ s unique AR app is set to transform the home improvement industry …
The excitement around augmented reality over recent years is easy to understand – after all , this is a technology that allows us to blend the digital with the physical and enhance our senses with seemingly super-human capabilities .
While virtual reality involves computer-generated environments that we can interact with , augmented reality takes this a step further by using technology to superimpose information such as sounds , images and text onto the world we see , adding to the reality we would ordinarily see rather than replacing it .
AR is one of the biggest tech trends out there right now , and AR is already being used in a number of sectors including education , entertainment and retail .
It ’ s used by navigation systems to superimpose a route over the live view of the road , by military pilots to project altitude , speed and other data on their helmet visors , and even by surgeons to project 3D organs to aid them during complicated medical procedures .
AR is playing an increasing role in our daily lives , and now , thanks to a new intuitive app , it ’ s set to transform the home improvement industry .
Step into the future
Developed by PST , vsHome AR is an innovative app that allows installers to share product designs directly to their customer ’ s phone or tablet to visualise what their new conservatory , orangery or extension will look like as a life size representation on the side of their home or presented on a tabletop . By locking the model down and holding their device , the customer can walk around their new home improvement product and explore it from the inside for a truly immersive experience .
The app works as a companion to vsHome , PST ’ s unique sales platform where installers can design , visualise and price a wide range of home improvement products and bring these visualisations to life using an integrated 3D editor .
Thanks to a series of updates , the app now includes several pre-downloaded models handpicked by PST , as well as access to even more AR models via a link to PST ’ s new AR models webpage . With such a wide selection to choose from , the homeowner can be assured to find something similar to what they ’ re looking for – and the installer is then the strongest contender for that sale . vsHome AR also comes with a built in QR scanner , meaning all the homeowner needs to do is open the app and scan the QR code they receive in an email from their installer . With the new update , homeowners will be able to preview and interact with their model before choosing from the classic viewing modes – Real Scale , Tabletop and VR .
The way forward
Augmented reality might have already made its mark on many major industries , but it ’ s only just beginning within the home improvement industry , and vsHome AR is a true pioneer .
Businesses are constantly on the lookout for ways to transform how they operate , and with vsHome AR , we ’ ve created something that allows those in the glazing sector to really engage with their customers , making them feel as though you ’ ve taken the time to make their experience with you as unique as possible , rather than simply offering a one-size-fits-all approach .
Augmented reality has revolutionised the way in which people interact with their surroundings , creating an immersive user experience that for installers , opens up many possibilities for their business to grow .
As a simple , easy to use app , vsHome AR enables installers to give their customers a much better experience , improving sales conversion rates , and transforming the way in which the modern home improvement industry works .
At PST , we remain committed to driving progress and transforming the home improvement industry through cutting-edge solutions , and our vision has always been to empower installers with the latest technology , enabling them to elevate their customer service and stay ahead of the competition . With vsHome AR , they can provide an unparalleled augmented reality experience , allowing their customers to explore and envision their dream home improvement projects like never before .
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