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Follow the Arrow

A live AR compass that points users toward a hidden treasure in real time, rotating with their device heading so the arrow always aims true — no map required.

<200msarrow update latency as the user turns
95%heading accuracy after smoothing filters
100%of testers found the arrow "intuitive" without instructions

The Challenge

“Turn toward the treasure, and the arrow turns with you.”

A flat map breaks the magic of a treasure hunt, it turns exploration into navigation homework. Users needed a way to feel where the treasure was without constantly checking a 2D map, even while walking, turning, or losing signal briefly.

Solution & Architecture

Device heading is read continuously

The compass/magnetometer feeds live heading data as the user moves and turns.

Bearing to treasure is calculated

Using the user's GPS location and the treasure's fixed coordinates, the system calculates the real-time bearing.

Arrow renders in AR space

An on-screen arrow overlays the camera view, rotating smoothly to always point toward the treasure.

Smoothing prevents jitter

Heading data is filtered and smoothed so the arrow doesn't twitch from raw sensor noise.

Arrow updates as the user moves

Every step recalculates the bearing, keeping the arrow accurate throughout the walk.