АR Universe vs Copernicus Touchbook

Tactual sensations are of utmost importance for a child who is starting to discover the world. Wooden cubes and construction sets are very important tools for development of children. But modern kids are not eager to only play with “classic” toys, especially nowadays in the age of global informatization, when tablets have become irreplaceable helpers for parents and sources of entertainment for children. But how can we combine traditional toy cubes and a modern gadget? The answer is simple: we can use the technology of augmented reality to make wooden cubes come to life on the screen telling you about cosmic bodies and objects. It is true magic! «AR Universe» set consits of 9 cubes, a mobile application and a manual. The application recognizes 6 correctly assembled images showing vivid, colorful, anuimated 3D models and accompanying them with stories. Children and their parents can go on an unforgettable adventure across the Solar system, watch a carrier rocket in action and learn interesting facts about planets and space ships. The application is available in the Russian, English and German languages, has a text description for each animation and a test with 5 questions. IMPORTANT NOTE: The application won’t work without the marked cubes. Here you can try 2 cubes without purchasing the toy set: https://igrushka.perm.ru/ar-mark/ar_universe_mark.pdf

Learn more about Europe's eyes on Earth with the new Copernicus Touchbook. Explore a wide range of images, videos and quizzes to discover just how Copernicus and its fleet of Sentinel missions are helping to improve daily life. From volcano monitoring to sustainable agriculture, Copernicus supports economies, protects life and helps people in need in Europe and worldwide. This interactive book allows you to choose your own starting point to guide you through the Copernicus programme at your own pace. You can browse by topic or by application to gain an in-depth understanding of each of the Sentinel satellites