Introduction
Augmented reality (AR) has been around for a while, but it’s only now gaining the attention of developers and consumers alike. As more companies and individuals see the potential of AR technology, they’re taking advantage of all its uses in both mobile applications and video games. One way to create your own AR app is through a 3D modeling software like Unity3D or Unreal Engine 4. These programs allow developers to bring their own ideas into reality by creating characters, props and landscapes from scratch. However, this alone doesn’t guarantee that an app will be successful on the market—there are other factors at play when making your own AR experience as fun as possible. This article will focus on some of these additional requirements so you know what needs to be done when creating an interactive virtual world through augmented reality tools!
1. Visual Studio App Center
Visual Studio App Center is a mobile app development platform that helps developers build, test and deploy their apps. It’s a collection of services that includes tools for app analytics, user insights, crash reporting, testing and distribution.
The Visual Studio App Center team has been working hard to make sure you have everything you need to succeed with your projects in one place: from code editor shortcuts all the way through to automated testing on real devices (and everything in between).
2. Stage.js
Stage.js is a JavaScript library for building augmented reality experiences. It’s free, open source and hosted on GitHub. The library has a simple API and a small footprint so you can easily integrate it into your app through any framework or library you choose. It supports all major browsers (Chrome, Firefox and Safari).
3. Microsoft Hololens
Microsoft Hololens is a mixed reality device that allows you to see, hear and interact with holograms. It’s the first self-contained, holographic computer, which means it has all the hardware needed for AR built into it. And it runs on Windows Holographic – an operating system designed for virtual reality applications.
Microsoft Hololens can be used for enterprise applications such as training simulations or remote collaboration; gaming and entertainment; home automation (like controlling appliances); industrial design; healthcare diagnostics; maintenance training simulations etc..
4. Unity 3D, Unreal 4 Engine and CryEngine
- Unreal 4 Engine
- Unity 3D
- CryEngine (not free)
5. WebARonARKit3d
WebARonARKit3d is a JavaScript library for WebAR. It’s open source, with its code available on GitHub.
- WebGL plugin: This provides an easy way to add AR functionality within your web app or website. You can use it to create and display virtual objects in your browser window, as well as detect user touch points on those objects and respond accordingly (e.g., by playing audio). The plugin supports both iOS 11+ and Android 9+.
- WebVR plugin (beta): This allows you to embed VR content into any HTML5 document via the element or DOM elements like , making it ideal for creating immersive experiences without having any knowledge about 3D programming languages such as Unity3D or Unreal Engine 4.*
AR tools are becoming more abundant in the development community, but not all of them are created equal.
It’s an exciting time to be an app developer. Augmented reality (AR) tools are becoming more abundant in the development community, but not all of them are created equal. With so many options available, it can be difficult to know which one is best for your project–especially if you’re new to AR development.
To help you navigate this new landscape, here’s a look at some popular AR tools and their strengths and weaknesses:
Conclusion
With so many tools available, it can be difficult to know which one is right for your project. In this article, we’ve outlined several different AR development platforms that can help you create immersive experiences and engage users with their mobile apps.
