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Reflective Augmented Reality

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

'Kinetic Magic' Provides Engaging, Interactive Entertainment

— March 9, 2018 — Art & Design
When you watch a superhero movie, it's hard not to imagine what it would be like if you yourself had those powers, and Kinetic Magic is a technology company with a product that enables a simulation of that experience. The company's core product is a mirror-like projection screen that responds to users' movements in real time, creating a live augmented reality experience that can unfold at a large scale.

Kinetic Magic's responsive, "reflective augmented reality" screen includes several different experiences and animation styles. It's 'Magic Dance Mirror' can create electric outlines that move in sync with the motion of users, encouraging them to dance and watch as their outlines do the same. The 'Magic Paint Mirror' lets users get creative with the technology: they can select colors and brush styles, and then paint images onto the screen using their hands.

On top of its set offerings like Magic Dance Mirror and Magic Paint Mirror, Kinetic Magic offers original interactive experiences and permanent installations.
Trend Themes
1. Reflective Augmented Reality - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new interactive experiences and applications using reflective augmented reality technology.
2. Live Augmented Reality - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the possibilities of creating engaging, interactive entertainment on a large scale using live augmented reality screens.
3. Motion-responsive Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent new applications for motion-responsive screens that can bring user movements to life in real time.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the entertainment industry by incorporating reflective augmented reality technology into movies, theme parks, and interactive exhibits.
2. Art and Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the art and design industry by introducing motion-responsive screens that enable users to paint and create interactive artistic experiences.
3. Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Drive innovation in the technology sector by developing new motion-responsive screens and interactive applications for various industries.
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