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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

DroidAR serves as a versatile framework designed for Augmented Reality applications on Android devices. It supports both marker-based and location-based augmented reality experiences, catering to a variety of use cases. Users can explore several demo applications that showcase its capabilities (see the videos below). For up-to-date information on DroidAR, visit our blog. The framework is available for free download under the GNU GPL v3 license from our GitHub repository, with a commercial licensing option also provided. Since its prototype inception as an augmented reality development tool in 2010, DroidAR has undergone continuous enhancements and feature additions. This software development kit (SDK) allows developers to seamlessly integrate augmented reality functionalities into their own applications. We offer the SDK at no cost for non-commercial projects under an Open Source License. Over the years, it has grown to become one of the most popular open-source augmented reality SDKs tailored for the Android ecosystem, reflecting its widespread adoption in the developer community.

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 No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
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 No 
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

DroidAR

Website

bitstars.github.io/droidar/

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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