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Cleveland Clinic AR+

Cleveland Clinic
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED

Expert-developed at a clinical institution

For:General Public & Enthusiasts
Free
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App Summary

The Cleveland Clinic AR+ app uses augmented reality to guide patients and visitors through the hospital's extensive art and architecture collection. Cleveland Clinic collaborated with the firm Dome to create an interactive experience for its nine global facilities. Users can scan artworks on-site to unlock video and audio content or take virtual tours from anywhere in the world.

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Detailed Description

Functionality & Mechanism

This augmented reality visitor guide, developed by Cleveland Clinic, provides an interactive tour of its art and architecture across nine global facilities. The application utilizes a smartphone's camera to superimpose digital content onto the physical environment. By scanning artworks on-site, users can access supplemental video, audio, and wayfinding information. The platform also facilitates remote exploration through virtual tours and a digital gallery, serving as both an on-site guide and an educational resource.

Development & Context

  • The app was developed in collaboration with the firm Dome to provide an interactive way for visitors to engage with the facilities' art and architecture.
  • Its on-site function allows users to scan select artworks to unlock virtual layers of content, including video recordings and navigational graphics.
  • The news coverage notes the tool is also designed for remote use, offering virtual tours of select facilities and access to the art collection from anywhere.

Intended Use & Scope

This app is intended for patients, visitors, and the general public as a guide to Cleveland Clinic's art, architecture, and amenities. Its scope is limited to providing educational content and navigational support within designated facilities. The information presented here is based on news coverage and app store descriptions, not on peer-reviewed research or clinical validation.

In the Media

An AR app for art and architecture across nine Cleveland Clinic facilities around the world.

Cleveland Clinic developed AR+ to enhance visitor experiences with their world-class art and architecture collection across nine global facilities, using augmented reality technology to unlock virtual content layers. The app allows users to scan select sculptures and paintings to access video recordings, audio content, wayfinding markers, and other graphical elements that guide visitors and encourage learning about surrounding artwork. AR+ was conceptualized, designed and developed in collaboration with Dome studio.

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Cleveland Clinic AR+

Free

iOS