What is SARI? 🤔

Online shopping in the Philippines has rapidly grown since the pandemic. However, unlike in physical stores, buyers cannot inspect a product in their own space and must rely on pictures and videos before purchasing the item. SARI is an app that allows you to visualize the item in your space using just your smartphone and augmented reality (AR)!

Become a Tester 🚀

Thank you for your interest in trying out SARI! Unfortunately, we're no longer accepting testers. The instructions below have been retained for archival purposes.

If you're interested in learning more about the project, feel free to reach out at blarce@up.edu.ph.

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How to Scan a Product 📱

One of SARI’s main features is product scanning, which lets you create a 3D model of your product using only your smartphone. To get the best results, please follow these steps:

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Capture Pictures

Make sure to fit the object as closely as possible within the frame, and hold steady when capturing the image.

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Move Around

Move to a different angle to capture each new picture. For optimal results, take at least 30 images from various angles.

You can check your image count in the lower left corner of the screen.

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Process Pictures

Once you're finished, click the purple arrow. The reconstruction process will take about 5 – 10 minutes.

Best Practices for Capturing Images ✅

In some cases, the product may fail to reconstruct due to the conditions in which the images were captured. Avoid taking pictures of the object under any of the following conditions:

An object on a plain surface or with a plain background

A blurry image

An object with transparent features or on a reflective surface

A dark-colored object on a dark-colored background

How to View the Product 🔍

Congratulations! 🎉 Your product has been successfully transformed into a 3D model! To view it through your smartphone camera, simply open any product profile and tap the button with a cube icon.

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Find Surface

Point your phone's camera at the surface and wait for white dots to appear. Once you see the white dots, tap on them to make the 3D object appear.

You can also tap the arrow button in the upper right corner of the screen to remove the object.

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Reposition 3D Object

Tap the model until you see a white circular platform underneath it. Tap and hold the model while moving it to reposition it on any surface.

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Rotate 3D Object

Tap the model until you see the platform again. Then, hold it while making a circular motion to rotate the 3D object.

Reminders for Testers 👋

Testing this application will require a pair, as some features need the coordination of two people.
Ensure that you have a working Internet connection.
When viewing the 3D object in AR, it is highly recommended to do so in a well-lit environment. The application cannot detect surfaces in dark areas.
The application reconstructs 3D objects based on the number and variety of angles from the images you take. Capture as many pictures of the object as possible from different angles.
The application may produce 3D objects with some inconsistencies or missing details. However, as a participant in this study, your task is not to assess the application’s ability to reconstruct complete, detailed models. Instead, you should focus on providing objective feedback on the user experience, regardless of the quality of the models.
You will be redirected to a Google Form to try out the application's features. The overview below is only a preview of what you can expect, but you'll receive guidance on how to navigate the application.

Overview of App Features 💎

Below are the features you will test while using the application. You don't need to take note of them, as the Google Form will guide you in navigating the application. Please note the features that require a pair, marked with an asterisk (*).

Dealer

User Authentication
View User
View Bookmarks
Edit User

Product

Create Product
Product Scan
Publish Product
View All Products
Filter, Sort, and Search Product
View Product
Bookmark Product
AR View Product
Re-open Recurrent Selling (Optional)
Cancel Selling
Delete Product

Transaction

Create Purchase
Manage Meetups*
- Payment Period
- Selection for Meetup Details
- Meetup Proper
Rating and Review System

Application Walkthrough 🛍️

The video below provides an overview of the application's features, including creating and selling products, purchasing items, and managing meetup arrangements, among others.

App Demo.mp4

Get Started 👍

Thank you for your interest in trying out SARI! Unfortunately, we're no longer accepting testers. The instructions above have been retained for archival purposes.

If you're interested in learning more about the project, feel free to reach out at blarce@up.edu.ph.

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