compARe example

Problem to solve

After hundreds of years of limited selection, modern shoppers face a unique challenge: having too many options online, and a relatively miniscule selection in-person. Although people still love to shop at malls, 75% of them now primarily visit to socialize (Growth Factor). With dozens of competitors selling similar products and even variations in prices by the same retailer between online and in-person offerings, contemporary buyers constantly doubt whether they're getting the best bang for their buck.

While solutions like Google Lens attempt to address this issue with visual search for similar products, only 42% of US adults are interested in taking out their phones to look these up, and only 10% regularly use it (EMarketer). This is made harder by the barrier to entry: knowing about Google Lens on the spot, taking out your phone, opening Lens, taking a picture, and finally waiting for a response.

Our solution

Now imagine looking at a product and getting on-demand suggestions without lifting a finger. With Meta Wearables and Llama, this isn't just possible, it's here. Meta CompARe allows the everyday shopper to look at any product, and with a single question, get prices, alternative products both online and in-store, and even the option to buy instantly. Seamlessly integrating into the shopping experience, Meta CompARe leverages personal superintelligence to make every person's day just a little bit easier.

For the future

With Meta Wearables and Llama, the future applications are limitless. Here are some of the next steps we've imagined for Meta CompARe:

Personalized shopping assistant and stylist based on historical activities.

• individualized product suggestions to your tastes
• nearby store recommendations, including in-stock product suggestions
• shopping tour experiences planning your trip through stores

Visualizing online products to compare with in-person ones.

• comparing products in your hand with virtual versions of online alternatives
• helping you imagine life with the product
• discovering your perfect size and style match

And many, many more.

Built With

• c#