PlanetSAR

What it is

PlanetSAR is the interactive layer of a children's space-education activity. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) ran the event; children at the event encountered printed poster markers, one per planet, and used their phones to scan QR codes on each marker to launch an AR experience showing that planet, with audio narration and educational content.

The marker poster used at the event. Nine planets (including Pluto for the children), each with its own QR code; "SCAN QR CODE" prompt at the bottom.

How it works

• The poster is the trigger. Each planet has its own QR code on the poster. Scanning takes the child to a planet-specific page on the web app.
• The web app is the runtime. Built mobile-first; runs entirely in the phone browser; no app install required.
• The AR experience is the payload. Each planet shows in AR with audio narration, key facts, and a small interactive layer.
• Accessibility was the constraint. Built for kids on borrowed phones, possibly low-end devices, in event lighting, possibly noisy environments. The UI is large-tap, the audio can be paused or restarted, and the experience is forgiving.

Stack

What this project demonstrates

• Educational interactive design. Built for a non-technical, child audience in an unattended event setting.
• Web AR. No app install; everything runs in the browser.
• Solo full delivery. Concept to code to deployment to the event, alone.
• Working with a national-scale public agency. Built and delivered for ISRO's children's programming.