BeaconAR brings a live social layer to the real world using augmented reality. Built for Snap Spectacles, this project lets event-goers instantly see who’s around them, what others are looking for (chat, collab, job, dance?), and whether they’re open to connect — all through floating AR badges anchored above people’s heads.

It’s like real-life LinkedIn, Hinge, and a conference app — all at a glance.

At live events, it’s often hard to know who’s open to conversation, what someone does, or why they’re here. Beacon changes that:

• Live AR Badges — show real-time social status: name, intent, openness to chat
• Gesture-Based Connections — high-five or handshake to connect
• Face-Tracked Identity — floating badges above heads via Snap Lens Studio
• Context-Aware Profiles — adapt info display for conferences, concerts, festivals
• Event-Based Customization — each event has its own profile template

• 👀 Live AR Feedback
  Badges update in real time based on connection status and intent.

• 🤝 Gesture-Based Connection
  A handshake or high-five instantly connects attendees.

• 🧭 AR Navigation (upcoming)
  Navigate rooms, booths, or speakers with floating AR arrows.

• 🗂️ Dynamic Profiles
  Profiles adapt based on the type of event (e.g., job seeker at a conference vs. mood at a festival).

Developed in Snap Lens Studio, Beacon uses a combination of AR tools and logic systems:

• 👤 Face Tracking
  Anchors floating AR elements (badges) above users' heads in real-world space.

• 🔄 Sync Entity API
  Synchronizes live connection status and identity data across multiple users’ devices.

• 🧠 Interaction Kit
  Handles UI interactions, onboarding, and gesture recognition within the AR experience.

⚠️ The project’s success is closely tied to AR glasses (Snap Spectacles) and the ability to reliably sync data between users.

• Floating badge with name and status
• Gesture-driven connection between nearby users
• Event-specific profile templates

• AR Navigation with floating directional UI
• Event agenda overlay and reminders
• Group syncing and scaling support
• Organizer dashboard for badge logic and customization

We plan to pilot Beacon at small- to mid-sized events to explore:

• Technical feasibility of multi-user syncing
• UX potential of live AR-driven social cues
• Value proposition for organizers, sponsors, and users
• Opportunities for collaboration with Snap’s AR ecosystem

• Show name, title, and intent (e.g. “looking for cofounder”)
• Display availability with visual "social battery"
• Match with collaborators or recruiters in real time

• Share vibe and openness (“just here to dance”, “down to chat”)
• Display pronouns, orientation, and mood
• Discover new connections based on shared energy

We welcome collaborators with experience in:

• Snap Lens Studio and scripting
• AR UX/UI design
• Real-time systems and multi-user logic
• Event-based product development

Feel free to open an issue or start a discussion.

MIT License © 2025 uttamg911 rustamiwe

Have ideas or want to test Beacon at your event?

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