HomeSidekick – Interactive AR Companion Experience
HomeSidekick is a markerless augmented reality proof of concept that demonstrates how a television series companion character can be brought into a fan’s home as an interactive AR mascot.
Built using Unity and AR Foundation, the experience begins immediately by prompting the user with on-screen text to scan their environment. Once a horizontal surface is detected, the companion character automatically appears anchored to the plane, creating a seamless and intuitive placement experience.
After spawning, the character performs an idle behavior to feel alive and engaging. In this prototype, the companion gently looks around, shifts its weight, and occasionally makes subtle expressive movements, giving the impression of personality even when the user is not interacting with it.
When the user taps on the character, it responds with a separate interaction animation. For example, the companion may wave, react happily, or perform a short animated action such as jumping or speaking.
