endorsedOngoing

AR Optimization for Outdoor Mobile Game (iOS & Android)

Services Covered:

AR, VR, and XR Development

Industry

Gaming

Duration

59 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 September 2021

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

71/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Los Angeles, United States of America

Project Summary

A video games company hired Nomtek to fine-tune AR in their iOS and Android walking game to improve ground detection, tracking, and interrupt handling. Nomtek performed a research-driven engagement and delivered targeted optimizations that substantially improved the player experience. The client praised Nomtek's metrics-driven approach, communication, and ability to work with little direction.

Key Challenges

Deliver robust AR outdoors while players walk rather than stay indoors
Achieve better ground detection and tracking without relying on manmade straight lines
Handle interrupts and edge cases in outdoor AR scenarios
Avoid needing the client to become AR experts while finding cost-effective solutions

Project Deliverables

AR optimization for iOS and Android
Improved ground detection and tracking
Implemented handling for AR interrupts and edge cases
Research findings and recommended, cost-effective AR approaches

Project Solution

Nomtek responded to the client's request with a research engagement: they explored AR approaches and proposed cost‑effective solutions tailored to outdoor, walking-game scenarios. They produced and tested improvements to ground detection, tracking, and interrupt handling on iOS and Android and provided recommendations to adapt the game where appropriate. The work was executed primarily by a single Mobile & XR developer (Sebastian), with frequent metric-driven updates and close communication via Slack and Zoom.

Project Outcome

Nomtek substantially improved the player's immersion and AR experience while walking outdoors
The team used metrics extensively and delivered measurable improvements
The optimizations raised perceptions of the game among players and investors
Daily, clear updates and professional communication improved project transparency

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

iOS
Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“According to the company, the nomtek team substantially improved the gaming experience of their app. The team was very results-oriented and used metrics extensively throughout the project. The company was most impressed with how the team knew exactly what to do with little instruction.”
Johnny Monsarrat
CEO
Date: 12/06/2021