TARDIS

What TARDIS is

TARDIS is an embeddable augmented reality layer for furniture retailers’ product pages. It generates 3D models from product photos, letting retailers offer AR across a catalogue without commissioning manual modelling for every SKU. Shoppers can view products at true scale in their room in a browser, with no app installation. TARDIS says mobile AR uses AR Quick Look on iOS and Scene Viewer on Android, placing products at their listed dimensions.

Retailers add a script tag and a button data attribute to a product page. TARDIS says most retailers can go live the same day. Its listed integrations include Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, and custom front ends. The embedded widget records anonymous AR interaction analytics, including opens and views, scoped to the retailer’s account.

The company says room photos and spatial data from AR sessions are not received by TARDIS. Product URLs and uploaded images are sent to AI providers for 3D generation. TARDIS says it does not sell personal data or use it for third-party advertising, and names Vercel, Notion, and AI model providers as processors. Generated visualizations are estimates; their resemblance to real items depends on product photography, and TARDIS advises against relying on them for precise dimensions, color, material, or spatial fit. The service offers a free plan, while retailer embed plans are scoped by demo and scale with catalogue size and traffic.

Who it suits

TARDIS suits furniture retailers who want to add browser based AR across product catalogues using product photos and an embed. It may also suit shoppers who want to preview an item at true scale without installing an app.

Limits

The web app is free during its early access period. Retailer embed plans are scoped by demo and scale with catalogue size and traffic; generated visualizations are estimates and should not be relied on for precise dimensions, color, material, or spatial fit.

Getting started

1. Visit the TARDIS website and request a catalog demo
2. Choose an integration: Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, or a custom front end
3. Add the script tag and button data attribute to a product page
4. Use product photos for 3D generation

Verdict

Furniture retailers looking for catalogue-wide AR can consider TARDIS for photo based 3D generation, browser viewing, and its listed store integrations. Retailers needing precise product appearance or spatial fit should account for the stated estimate limitations and the effect of photography quality.