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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

OSVR is compatible with various game engines and operating systems, offering features like asynchronous time warp and direct mode to facilitate low-latency rendering. The OSVR software is freely available under the Apache 2.0 license and is developed and maintained by Sensics. The OSVR Runtime installer provides all the essential components to set up OSVR, ensuring that the latest version of OSVR-Core, render manager, OSVR Tracker Viewer, and other utilities are included. Similarly, the OSVR SDK installer offers the latest OSVR-Core, render manager, OSVR Tracker Viewer, and other necessary tools for those interested in OSVR development. Additionally, OSVR-Core binary snapshots encompass the OSVR Server, a crucial application that must be initiated on your device prior to launching an OSVR-based application, as it manages communication with your VR devices and provides a standardized interface for applications. Alongside the server, the OSVR-Core snapshots also come pre-loaded with various plugins for hardware compatibility and sample configuration files to streamline the setup process, making it easier for developers to get started with VR applications. Overall, OSVR significantly streamlines the development of VR projects by integrating essential tools and resources in one comprehensive package.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

GRAHAs VR Yes 
PlugXR Yes 
Unity Yes 

Integrations

GRAHAs VR No 
PlugXR No 
Unity No 

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 No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
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

OSVR

Website

osvr.github.io

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 

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