Average Ratings 0 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

No User Reviews. Be the first to provide a review:

Write a Review

Average Ratings 0 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

No User Reviews. Be the first to provide a review:

Write a Review

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 No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

Screenshots View All

Screenshots View All

Integrations

PlugXR Yes 
Unity Yes 
Firebase No 
Fuzzy Logic Studio No 
GRAHAs VR Yes 
Google No 
Google Chrome No 
Google Cloud Platform No 
Levit3d No 
SparkLearn No 
Unreal Engine No 

Integrations

PlugXR Yes 
Unity Yes 
Firebase Yes 
Fuzzy Logic Studio Yes 
GRAHAs VR No 
Google Yes 
Google Chrome Yes 
Google Cloud Platform Yes 
Levit3d Yes 
SparkLearn Yes 
Unreal Engine Yes 

Pricing Details

$399 per year
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Unity

Founded

2004

Country

Denmark

Website

unity.com/unity/features/arfoundation

Vendor Details

Company Name

Google

Founded

1998

Country

United States

Website

developers.google.com/ar

Product Features

Augmented Reality

3D Objects No 
3D Product Visualization No 
Application Development No 
Content Creation No 
Cross-Device Publishing No 
Drag & Drop No 
For Mapping No 
For Sales No 
For Training / Education No 
Object Recognition No 
Simulation No 
Usage Tracking / Analytics No 
Virtual Reality No 

Product Features

Augmented Reality

3D Objects No 
3D Product Visualization No 
Application Development No 
Content Creation No 
Cross-Device Publishing No 
Drag & Drop No 
For Mapping No 
For Sales No 
For Training / Education No 
Object Recognition No 
Simulation No 
Usage Tracking / Analytics No 
Virtual Reality No 

Alternatives

ARCore Reviews

ARCore

Google

Alternatives

ARKit Reviews

ARKit

Apple
ARKit Reviews

ARKit

Apple
MRTK-Unity Reviews

MRTK-Unity

Microsoft