Dubai, UAE – Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and Atlantic Productions have partnered on a Web AR experience that gives you the opportunity to join Rashid Rover on its journey to the moon – from the comfort of your own home or classroom.
You can celebrate the Emirates Lunar Mission, the first Arab lunar mission by experiencing firsthand how the Rover will explore the moon. This interactive educational AR experience available in both iPhone and Android phones is designed to inspire curiosity about space, science, and technology in people of all ages. You can access the experience in both English and Arabic on smartphones worldwide for free.
This cutting-edge Augmented Reality experience allows you to pilot the super accurate digital twin of the Rashid Rover around the moon’s surface at 1:1 scale to learn about its lunar expedition. You can discover facts about the Rashid Rover, and how its mission will open doors to understanding the moon and enable future exploration.
The highly detailed 3D models of the Rover and the moon’s surface are optimised to create a smooth Augmented Reality experience accessible through an internet browser.
With accessibility a key element of educational content, this cross-platform experience is available to everyone without installing an app. The fun, user-friendly interface and intuitive interactions are accessible for the whole family, with only a smartphone and an internet browser.
“We announce our partnership with Atlantic Productions to bring an innovative and immersive educational journey through the cutting-edge technology of Web AR. Our aim is to ignite curiosity and engage people of all ages in the exploration of the moon’s surface alongside the Rashid Rover,” Salem Humaid Al Marri, Director General, MBRSC, said. “With this interactive AR experience, we hope to inspire imagination and foster interest in space, science, and technology. This unique experience is available in both English and Arabic and makes it accessible to everyone with a smartphone and an internet browser, completely free of charge.”
Anthony Geffen – CEO, Atlantic Productions, added, “We’re delighted to be working with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center on this groundbreaking AR experience which allows everyone across the world to engage and understand the Rashid Rover mission to the moon.”’
‘Rashid Rover: Moon Mission’ is produced by the immersive company, Alchemy, part of the Atlantic Productions group in collaboration with MBSRC.