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Integration of AI and AR in gaming

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Kido and The Particle Inc. project are transforming the world into a digital playground by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR) in gaming [02:38:18].

Current Challenges in AR Gaming

Traditional augmented reality gaming faces several key issues:

  • Lack of Immersion Gameplay often occurs on a virtual map without real-time interactivity or environmental mapping [02:38:26].
  • Low Retention Long-term retention rates typically fall between 5% and 10% after 30 days due to a lack of engaging content, social features, and personalization [02:38:35].
  • Limited Real-World Interactivity Current systems lack precise reactions to specific attributes of real-world objects [02:38:45].

The Solution: Augmented Unification

Kido’s patented technology, “Augmented Unification,” blends AR, AI, and blockchain to address these challenges [02:39:09] [02:40:23]. This approach leverages computer vision to give the system a contextual understanding of its environment, including objects and their attributes [02:39:17]. This understanding enables immersive gaming and fosters emotional connections with users [02:39:34].

Key Capabilities

The integration of AI, AR, and blockchain allows for:

This technology aims to build emotionally connected consumers, who are more likely to contribute, spend more (70%), and remain loyal (82%) [02:40:37].

Enhanced User Experience

Through this technology, users experience:

  • Relationships with NFTs Users build relationships with their NFTs, which react with emotional and physical responses based on player interactions [02:41:02].
  • Personalization The digital world learns and grows based on the player’s environments [02:41:10].
  • Dynamic Gameplay Gameplay continuously evolves based on the player’s real-world locations, creating true immersion and limitless adventure [02:41:17].

Real-World Applications (Particle Link)

  • Build and customize a village that travels with the user [02:41:32].
  • Tag graffiti messages for others to find [02:41:36].
  • Achieve quests using real-world objects [02:41:41].
  • Discover and share resources on quests [02:41:44].
  • Utilize real-world attributes to drive the narrative [02:41:49].
  • Battle against the “Ink Army” [02:41:53].

Market Opportunity and Adoption

The adoption of AR is seen as inevitable [02:42:01]:

  • Gen Z Engagement 74% of Gen Z daily uses AR applications like Google Lens, Ikea, Snapchat, and Sephora Virtual Artists [02:42:04].
  • Device Penetration There are 1.73 billion AR-enabled smartphones worldwide today [02:42:14].
  • Smart Glasses Growth Smart glasses are expected to grow by 29% over the next six years [02:42:20].
  • Market Inflection Point The AR AI Market is at an inflection point, ready for explosive growth, with Kido/Particle Link at the forefront [02:42:26].

The project has achieved monthly licensing revenue from its technology and content [02:42:37], secured multiple partnerships (including MGM Casino Group [02:43:24] and Alium Smart City, providing access to millions of visitors [02:43:01]), and possesses a repeatable and scalable proprietary tech stack [02:42:47]. They also have a unique Web3 user acquisition pipeline [02:42:51], including onboarding thousands through a Las Vegas experience [02:42:56].

Product Milestones and Future

  • Sold out Genesis AR collection in 90 minutes (October bear market) [02:43:11].
  • Launched AR-activated merchandise (online and in Las Vegas) [02:43:31].
  • Built and tested a playable pre-alpha game demo [02:43:40].
  • Upcoming: Mini-games and in-game marketplace [02:43:43], followed by an AR RPG mobile gaming launch experience featuring a hybrid Web3 freemium model with play-and-earn mechanics [02:43:53].

The team comprises gamers, technologists, and storytellers with experience from Unity to Immutable to Disney [02:44:03]. Their partners and investors include Merit Circle, Animoca Brands, and Gemini [02:44:14].

Hardware Evolution

While currently mobile-focused (iOS and Android) [02:46:15], the team is closely following advancements in smart glasses (like Meta’s Orion glass [02:47:31] or Quest 3 [02:48:09]), which are seen as game-changers for the future of AR immersion [02:47:40]. The technology is designed to work with older phones through a custom scanning system [02:46:52].

The blockchain integration goes beyond mere NFT characters; daily gameplay data and character development are stored on the blockchain [02:50:41]. In the future, users will have the option to put their personal data, collected by AI agents learning about their unique environments, onto the blockchain and monetize it [02:51:52]. An ecosystem token is also planned post-product launch [02:52:11].

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