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Description
AR Foundation is a specialized framework designed specifically for augmented reality development, enabling the creation of immersive experiences that can be deployed seamlessly across various mobile and wearable AR devices. It incorporates essential capabilities from leading AR technologies such as ARKit, ARCore, Magic Leap, and HoloLens, while also offering distinctive features unique to Unity for developing robust applications that can be distributed to internal teams or published on any app store. This framework allows developers to leverage a cohesive workflow that integrates all these functionalities. Furthermore, AR Foundation provides the flexibility to carry forward features that may not currently be available when transitioning between different AR platforms. Should a feature be active on one platform but absent on another, the framework includes provisions to ensure it can be seamlessly activated later. When the feature becomes available on the new platform, developers can easily integrate it by simply updating their packages, eliminating the need for a complete app rebuild. Additionally, Unity users can benefit from an array of innovative features and workflows, including the Universal Render Pipeline and ECS, enhancing their AR development experience even further. This comprehensive approach positions AR Foundation as an invaluable tool for developers in the rapidly evolving field of augmented reality.
Description
ARCore provides the tools to create innovative augmented reality experiences that merge the digital realm with the physical environment. This technology revolutionizes how individuals engage in activities such as playing games, shopping, learning, creating, and interacting with the world on a large scale. As Google's dedicated platform for augmented reality development, ARCore offers a range of APIs that empower smartphones to perceive their surroundings, comprehend the environment, and engage with digital information. Some of these APIs facilitate shared AR experiences on both Android and iOS devices. The motion tracking feature allows smartphones to gauge and follow their position in relation to the physical world, while the environmental understanding component enables them to identify the dimensions and locations of various surfaces, including horizontal, vertical, and sloped areas like floors, tables, and walls. Additionally, light estimation helps the device assess the current lighting conditions of its surroundings, enhancing the realism of the augmented reality experience. Furthermore, ARCore's motion tracking utilizes the smartphone's camera to locate distinctive points within the environment, paving the way for more immersive interactions.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
PlugXR
Unity
Firebase
Fuzzy Logic Studio
GRAHAs VR
Google
Google Chrome
Google Cloud Platform
Levit3d
SparkLearn
Integrations
PlugXR
Unity
Firebase
Fuzzy Logic Studio
GRAHAs VR
Google
Google Chrome
Google Cloud Platform
Levit3d
SparkLearn
Pricing Details
$399 per year
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Unity
Founded
2004
Country
Denmark
Website
unity.com/unity/features/arfoundation
Vendor Details
Company Name
Founded
1998
Country
United States
Website
developers.google.com/ar
Product Features
Augmented Reality
3D Objects
3D Product Visualization
Application Development
Content Creation
Cross-Device Publishing
Drag & Drop
For Mapping
For Sales
For Training / Education
Object Recognition
Simulation
Usage Tracking / Analytics
Virtual Reality
Product Features
Augmented Reality
3D Objects
3D Product Visualization
Application Development
Content Creation
Cross-Device Publishing
Drag & Drop
For Mapping
For Sales
For Training / Education
Object Recognition
Simulation
Usage Tracking / Analytics
Virtual Reality