Implementing Augmented reality and 3D objects into a mobile app,

Question

I want to make a social media mobile application that utilises all the latest technologies.

This includes Augmented reality implementation.

I want to create a mobile social media platform that has the ability to add 3d objects and implement advanced augmented reality.

My question is why haven't companies like instagram or Snapchat implemented these features?

Do devices require certain specs for these features?

Thank you.

Answer 1

the data storage requirements for 3D objects on the web is insane. if you're looking to pull down data from a server that is hosting 3D model objects then some 3D objects will be well over 100 MB into the GB of data depending on the complexity. For right now, AR hasn't proven itself sufficiently worthwhile money-making wise to merit storage requirements as I explained. Also, there's the problem of the user waiting for 100 MB files to render in app and with a social media app, that's too much time to wait. Until file sizes can become smaller with compression algos and/or internet speeds ramp up 10X what they are right now, I don't see this as ever being a thing. Most apps that employ AR are downing asset packages in the background with static asset compartments or including the AR model objects in the app payload.