Virtual Wardrobe: Enhancing Consumer Engagement through Augmented Reality
This study examines the significant impact of augmented reality on the retail and e-commerce sectors, focusing specifically on the development and use of the Virtual Wardrobe application. By employing AR technology, consumers can partake in a personalized and immersive virtual try-on experience, thereby enhancing their self-confidence and reducing the frequency of returns in online clothing shopping. The primary features and functionalities of the Virtual Wardrobe app were chosen based on extensive market research. The primary emphasis was placed on guaranteeing a navigation system that is easy for users to understand and use, as well as virtual try-ons that closely resemble reality, and a seamless integration with well-established e-commerce platforms. The developmental method utilized Unity 3D, Blender 3D, Vuforia, and Photoshop to create lifelike virtual clothing items and avatars, while also assuring interoperability and scalability. Before being introduced, the program underwent extensive testing and development, which marked a significant advancement in the online retail business. The findings underscore the pivotal importance of AR in revolutionizing customer experiences and industry standards, with ramifications extending to marketing, inventory management, and other areas. The future outlook for the Virtual Wardrobe initiative and its associated research endeavour is highly optimistic, since they provide continuous innovation and convenience in the domain of online garment shopping.
Authors
- Sanchit Vashisht (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9519-6442)
- Bhanu Sharma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3713-1042)
Institutions
- Chitkara University (IN)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2024-11-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/icrais62903.2024.10811696
- Primary Topic
- Consumer Retail Behavior Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00