开始使用Android增强现实技术

Question

I am going to use augmented reality very soon can anybody guide me what is android augmented reality? which library can i use to implement AR in android

Answer 1

Depending on what type of development you want to get into I would suggest properly researching your platform options.

Your first question should be whether you're getting into location or image based AR. Image based AR is a lot more involved and I would suggest using an existing SDK. Location based AR is a lot simpler, to the point where you could get something working over a weekend.

There are also a lot of platforms available, the major ones being metaio, layar, wikitude, and vuforia (native or with Unity3D).

If you're interested in my personal opinion: If you're looking to create a simple AR solution for a business then go with something like metaio, layar or wikitude. If you're looking to implement a complex image based AR solution, consider using vuforia. If you're looking to learn about AR technologies, I would suggest starting with vuforia, then implementing your own location AR solution. If you're going to make a game, use Unity3D with Vuforia.

All the best!

Edit: Also take a look at this question: augmented reality framework

Answer 2

I would take a look at a project called mixare. I havent messed with it for over a year so I dont know if its actively supported but its definitely worth taking a look at.

Answer 3

Ease of entry: Metaio Creator to get a feel for AR scenarios without having to dive right into code.

More advanced work: Unity Plugins by Vuforia or Metaio SDK to build out complex interactions.