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So what if they can't step out? Augmented reality is helping Indian parents turn the house into a safe space for kids to meet animals
You can access the Google 3D AR animal feature on your smartphone
Learn about the wild
Since Vikrant is at an age where he is learning about animals, Pereira says the feature works as an educational tool, too. While in a book or a video, one can only point to animals, kids can interact with them through the feature. "Apart from moving around, the animals also make noises; you can hear the lion roar or the panda munch on leaves. You can position them however you want. I brought the shark in through a dark bathroom door to add to the effect and Vikrant was swimming on the bed with it."
Make new friends
Pereira believes that the feature is a good way to familiarise children with the wild. Since Vikrant hasn't been to the zoo or a national park yet, it was his first "live" interaction with the animal kingdom. "It's like going to the zoo, but even better since you can play with the animals. This eliminates the fear of wild animals in children," Pereira shares, recommending the feature for kids up to eight years of age.
Prashanth and Vikram Pereira
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