Sensorama

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a co-founder and CEO at the popular science media Kunsht.Kunsht is a popular science media platform. Our team creates popular science media [https://kunsht.com.ua], prepares science programs every year at book fairs and festivals, like Book Arsenal and Lviv Book Forum.

Kunsht organized science events at the museums, called Science After Dark . Kunsht also prepares podcasts, popular science videos for Intercity trains and the Kyiv metro. We have launched such podcasts as ‘​Bude tobi nauka’​ (this podcast is top 10 in the Ukrainian segment and it was selected by the Apple team and placed in the featured section on Apple podcasts).

“Post pravdy”podcast about media literacy and many others. Kunsht team got the award for “​High journalistic standards​” in category ’niche and regional media’ in 2019. In cooperation with Prague civil society center, we mentored and helped launch over 20 podcasts of social activists in Central Asia and Eastern Europe.

In cooperation with Goethe Institut and Tactical Tech we created the offline and online exhibition on the topic of digital sovereignty called “Data CTRL Centre”– [https://datactrlcentre.com]. Members of Kunsht’s team were recognised with such awards as “shortlist of BBC book of the year in 2020”, “UNICEF changemaker”, and journalistic award “PRESSZVANIE”.

For what projects/services did your company hire Sensorama, and what were your goals?

During autumn 2021, we were preparing for the large-scale regional project initiated by the Goethe-Institut in Ukraine named ‘Data CTRL Center is. The project was aimed at promoting media literacy and personal data protection on the Internet. An online / offline exhibition was curated by our media. Sensorama worked on its individual exhibit with augmented reality.

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We usually have about five close friends in real life and hundreds of "friends" on social media. These figures are elusive. We often share our personal stories on social media without realizing how many people will read them.

And how many "friends" do you have on social networks? By trying an augmented reality experience, a person can see all these ‘friends’ as if they were standing next to you in the same room. The exhibit asks its visitors whether they would like to continue sharing their thoughts or information with this crowd?

The AR-experience allows to turn on three ‘modes’ that show an amount of people in the room: 100, 300 and 1000. All of the 2D-illustrated ‘humans’ were accurately placed in 360 environment.

Choosing either a frontal-camera or main camera on the phone, a person could ‘feel’ what it’s like when there’s these many people in the room. The AR-experience was developed using SparkAR by Facebook.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We usually have about five close friends in real life and hundreds of "friends" on social media. These figures are elusive. We often share our personal stories on social media without realizing how many people will read them.

And how many "friends" do you have on social networks? By trying an augmented reality experience, a person can see all these ‘friends’ as if they were standing next to you in the same room. The exhibit asks its visitors whether they would like to continue sharing their thoughts or information with this crowd?

The AR-experience allows to turn on three ‘modes’ that show an amount of people in the room: 100, 300 and 1000. All of the 2D-illustrated ‘humans’ were accurately placed in 360 environment.

Choosing either a frontal-camera or main camera on the phone, a person could ‘feel’ what it’s like when there’s these many people in the room. The AR-experience was developed using SparkAR by Facebook.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

A team of 4 people worked with us among which were SparkAR developer, UI/UX Designer, Project Manager, a quality assurance manager. The illustrations were provided.

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Since the publication of an AR-experience, more than 3000 people have activated oit. It was great to see people sharing the experience via social media.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

We have had a dedicated project manager in the team that has been supporting us all throughout the development process. We enjoyed the collaboration and involvement of the team.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

I liked their involvement in the process, fast and effective communication.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

We’ve had a great experience working together.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a Product Manager at an international original pharmaceutical company governed by a non-profit foundation. The company has branches in 149 countries worldwide.

For what projects/services did your company hire Sensorama?

We’ve had difficulties in conducting educational training for the medical personnel, therefore our goal was to create a platform that would help with educating medical staff in a faster and more efficient way. Together with Sensorama, we’ve created an application that allows us to conduct consultations both offline and online with a virtual human being that has specific medical indicators within a clinical case.

Therefore, the virtual patient has to be consulted together with a speaker (moderator) and prescribe a treatment.

How did you select Sensorama and what were the deciding factors?

Our company has worked with Sensorama before on other projects. And having heard about their successful cases with hard and soft skills, we’ve decided to develop a solution for our needs as well.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

They’ve developed two different applications - for offline and online events: a Unity app integrated with Agora for audio and video connections during online events, as well as a Web Application on React. Having completed a discovery phase together, we’ve had a specific ‘to-do’ plan proposed by the developer's team that was very precise and result-based.

First of all, we approved the clinical case, then they worked on a design document that consisted of step-by-step user experience, design mockups, 3D-blockouts and assets list. Having approved that, the team sent us 3D-files for approval. Then there was a phase of clinical scenario implementation, alpha, beta and delivery phases of development.

As a result, a web application for online events and an iOS application for ipads for offline events were implemented. Key features of the app: - examine the virtual patient (lip sync and sound design are implemented); - examine the medical indicators (the medical book, medical test results, key indicators can be seen) - answer the questions that are integrated in the app after each consultation; - the speaker can show the test results; - gather statistics; - The speaker can also demonstrate a presentation.

There are also two modes in the application: the ability to study on your own the whole clinical case or together with a speaker. If the speaker mode is on, it is possible to connect up to 15 participants to one consultation. Therefore, the whole platform allows us to hold consultations in an interactive and effective manner.

How many resources from the Sensorama team worked with you, and what were their positions?

A team of 8 people worked with us among which were App Architect, Unity developer, Web developer, 3D artist, 3D level designer, UI/UX designer. Project manager and a quality assurance manager.

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Since the beginning of May 2021 we’ve had more than 10 offline events that are fully built on the consultations using the platform developed by Sensorama. Overall, more than 200 medical specialists have completed the consultation using the app already and we expect this number to grow. The app proves to be an effective instrument.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Sensorama works using the SCRUM approach with weekly sprints. We’ve had all the documentation for the app, such as design document, project plan, necessary spreadsheets to keep track of all the changes that had to be implemented in the consultations. The project management office is very flexible within the communication tools being used.

In our case, we agreed on communicating via emails and Microsoft Teams.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

I liked their flexibility and ability to assist in everything we had challenges with. They kept looking for the best solution for our particular needs and were always result-oriented. Even now, when the development phase is over, they support us within every event held.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Our company is satisfied with the result we’ve got and we plan to add more and more scenarios in the platform. Everything within the project was just great.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our logistics firm delivers packages internationally.

For what projects/services did your company hire Sensorama Lab?

We hired them for complex 3D visualization, which included shooting, 3D modeling, texturing, 3D animation, and programming.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to visualize the industrial project of the logistics terminal and approve the ergonomics of the architectural solution. We were also willing to demonstrate the terminal to our partners and stakeholders without being present at the actual location.

How did you select this vendor?

They have outstanding expertise in 3D visualization, texturing, and animation. Their portfolio shows an ability to cope with the complicated tasks and visualization of complex locations, so the choice was clear.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They visualized an innovative logistics terminal while the actual space remained under construction. They visualized about 6800 square feet of space. They also animated running a package through the sorting system, and they animated such spaces as office premises, education rooms, and presentation halls.

What was the team composition?

We communicated mainly with the project manager and chief product officer. However, a team of around 10 people worked on the project itself.

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

The project allowed us to adopt the new changes in the construction of the terminal in terms of ergonomics, capability and space usage. We plan to use this visualization as a configurator for future terminals or a basis for VR-training of newcomers. Sensorama Lab is good at crisis management and product development as well as meeting deadlines.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The project management was good. We were able to communicate effectively with the team.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They are very innovative. The team members perform well and also try to improve. They’re constantly making their product better.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, we’re very satisfied.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I work as head of the Event and BTL Department for a firm that specializes in PR, image and product communication, integrated digital advertising campaigns and social media marketing. We organize advertising activities and events and also develop creative ideas and shoot videos.

For what projects/services did your company hire Sensorama Lab?

We needed a 360-degree video that could show all the characteristics of the new car model.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to demonstrate the launch of the new Audi RS7 model in an engaging and eye-catching way. We wanted an innovative, modern, and stylish video that viewers could watch using 3D glasses.

How did you select this vendor?

We understood Sensorama to be one of the leading firms in this field, so we were sure they would deliver high-quality work.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Sensorama developed a three-minute 360-degree video of a new Audi RS7 model showing its characteristics from the outside and inside.

What was the team composition?

We worked primarily with the project manager and the video production team.

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

The video raised consumer awareness of the new Audi model. We thought it was a perfect solution for the target audience.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Sensorama delivered everything on time and communicated during every stage of the project.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their team is highly professional and modern and uses the best quality equipment.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, I can’t think of anything.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Paradigm Studios is a creative production agency with a strong emphasis on visual storytelling.

For what projects/services did your company hire Sensorama, and what were your goals?

We worked with Sensorama on five different 360-video for the presentation of the new office and its collaboration with the integrated control system. In parallel, we worked on development of a promo video in (19x9 format) for social media purposes. It was a full-circle production: Pre-production in Unreal engine/video production using chroma key/postproduction.

How did you select Sensorama and what were the deciding factors?

From all the companies in Ukraine Sensorama stand out as number one in using innovative technologies. The team was super open and responsive to all of our needs throughout the project.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Development of a 360 video & a VR app 3D promo video

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We worked with the Project Manager and video-production team.

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Through 360 VR videos, customers are now able to experience the new building with their eyes and see how an integrated control system helps. It was a perfect solution for the client and the stakeholders of the process.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

During the development stage, we had established daily video calls, and also on an hourly basis, we were communicating through email and slack.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They are a very up-to-date company. Their team uses the best quality equipment and has the best professionals. Therefore, the result turns out to be amazing!

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

I think, they’re the leading company in this field to refer to.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our First Space Coin collection sits at the intersection of space and technology. We've already created the first coin, dedicated to Alan Shepard and his flight to the Earth's orbit in 1961. We're establishing a truly unique, creative product that extends our understanding of space. I'm the CMO.

For what projects/services did your company hire Sensorama Lab?

We wanted to commemorate the launch of the launch of the Freedom-7 rocket in an interactive way, so we decided to create an AR application featuring an animated model of the rocket.

What were your goals for this project?

Our initial idea was to show complicated things in a simple way. A rocket launch is hard to understand, but an AR model could show its three initial stages.

How did you select this vendor?

I knew one of their teammates, who showed me examples of similar projects. I was amazed by their expertise and the quality of their 3D models and applications. Our choice was clear. Their successful projects spoke for themselves.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Sensorama Lab developed AR applications for Android and iOS using Vuforia and Unity. They created a basic UI, created a 3D model of a starting platform and a rocket, animated the flight with fire and smoke animations, and added sound to the images. Those components made the rocket launch look realistic.

What was the team composition?

We worked mostly with the project manager, who allocated resources as needed.

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Our cooperation made us stand out from other companies, and their innovative solutions increased customer engagement with the product.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We communicated directly with the project manager, who guided us effectively through every stage, from briefing to final testing. Even now, we can easily communicate with them about any solutions we want to add. They were quite helpful.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were responsive, flexible, and creative, all of which are critical for effective communication.

Are there any areas for improvement?

The sky is the limit, but they’ve coped with their task just fine.

Please describe your company and your position there.

UReality is an augmented and virtual reality solution provider for many different fields, only working in B2B projects. I'm the head of sales and oversee a plethora of tasks as well as outsourcing projects.

For what projects/services did your company hire Sensorama Lab?

We were short staffed in our 3D and VR department and needed to deliver numerous projects on a tight deadline.

What were your goals for this project?

We needed to develop an interactive real estate application for VR in HTC Vive using Unreal Engine for maximum fidelity.

How did you select this vendor?

We found them on the internet after meeting them at CeBIT 2017—an IT industry trade show—and were impressed by their initial communication and previous work.

Describe the project in detail.

We provided requirements and 3D models of the buildings. Sensorama Lab optimized our models and did the 3D modeling of additional objects such as interiors, cars, foliage, props, and more. They also handled texturing, technical design in Unreal Engine, UI/UX design, and programming. They created an interactive Unreal Engine application for HTC Vive with the possibility of changing materials and the colors of floors and walls, and the ability to interact with objects in the building (elevator, doors, furniture, etc.).

What was the team composition?

We mostly worked with the CEO and the assigned project manager, who allocated resources as needed.

What outcomes or results can you share that demonstrate progress and/or success?

We delivered a viable project to our client on time and had a high level of success with it.

How effective was the project management?

Communication happened exclusively through Skype and they were always true to deadlines. Our feedback was implemented in a fast and efficient way.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Even when the deadline came nearer and nearer and the client had some last minute change requests, they pulled through and went the extra mile to deliver successfully.

What tips or recommendations do you have?

They could improve on the initial briefing process but it’s something we should work on as well. We also have to find a better way to exchange files and record the progress during a project as integrating external partners into internal workflows is always a challenge.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the Owner of Dottcom, a branding and design firm.

For what projects/services did your company hire Sensorama Lab?

We needed to create a real-time, web-based VR app to showcase the steps of a dental operation.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted the app to show the patient what the result of the transformation will be at the end of the treatment.

How did you select this vendor?

I found them on the internet. They had a good portfolio of project’s similar to ours, as well as reasonable prices.

Can you go into detail about the services they provided and the scope of the project?

Based on a UI design and 3D-models we provided, Sensorama created a VR app with a 3D-model viewer, timeline and animation control, authorization, different user roles, and a text chat feature.

What was the team composition?

We mostly worked with a project manager and a developer.

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

We can rely on them to fulfill our requirements on time, so we’re happy with their services.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Communication was through Skype and email, and they were always true to our deadlines. Sensorama Lab has never missed a deadline or caused delays in the project.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They have enough well-qualified specialists on the team and they’re attentive to our needs. They're experienced in what they are doing, flexible, and available to expedite the project.

Are there any areas where they can improve?

I was very pleased with everything, from start to finish. Sensorama’s members are good people to work with.