There are many Augmented reality tools which are helpful for developers to add complex features and functionality. Although, each AR framework comes with its own special features.
Vuforia
Vuforia is the leader in offering AR platform offering world class computer vision, guarantee reliable experiences in a variety of situation. Considered one of the broadly used AR platforms, Vuforia is supported by a worldwide system of 325,000+ registered develop with 400 app installs globally. The app can see a huge range of things with Vuforia platform including images, objects and user-defined images, text, boxes, cylinders as well as VuMarks for brand conscious and customized design. It’s Smart Terrain feature offers new capabilities for tablets and smart phones that build a terrain in real time, generating a 3D geometric map of the situation.
In order to build Android, iOS and UWP application for digital eye wear and mobile devices you can Vuforia SDK. Apps can be built with Visual Studio, Android Studio, Xcode and Unity.
Note: iOS, Android, UWP and Unity Editor are the supported platforms.
ARToolKit
ARToolKit is Open Source and Free SDK offering complete access to the computer vision algorithm as well as change the source code to suit your special application. It is available freely under an LGPL v3.0 license.
Note: iOS, Android, Linux, Mac OS, Windows and Smart Glasses are the supported platforms.
Wikitude
Wikitude is all-in-one augmented reality SDK merge 3D tracking technology and image recognition as well as Geolocation AR for tablets, mobile and smart glasses. Extension for Cordova, Unity, Xamarin and Titanium available.
Wikitude has more than 100,000 registered AR developers and is a technology provider for over 20, 000 AR based apps. Wikitude’s Cloud Recognition service enables to work with thousands of target images in the cloud.
Note: Smart Glasses, Android and iOS are the supported platforms.
Kudan
Kudan provides most advanced and innovative computer vision technology, as well as the best visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) tracking technology available for Robotic, AR/VR and Artificial intelligence applications. SDK platform is the only innovative markerless, tracking AR engine available for Android and iOS. Kudan provides world class image recognition, lightning fast development speed, low memory footprint and a unlimited number of markers.
Kudan is developing the connection between numerous sensors and devices known as the IoT (Internet of Things) and AI: 3D recognition computer vision technology. It offers computers the capability to get, procedure, analyze and know digital images as well as the capability to map its 3D objects, environment and understand its location within it.
Note: iOS and Android are the supported platforms.
XZIMG
XZIMG offers Augmented Face Solutions to accept and track faces with Unity as well as Augmented vision solution to track planar images using Unity. XZIMG is magic face solution is perfect for makeup application and face replacement.
Note: Windows, PC, Android and WebGL are the supported platforms.
There are many SDKs which can assist an Augmented Reality app Development company to push boundaries of imagination. Many of the tools are available free of cost, while other can downloaded for the fixed duration of a contract. Although, it is essential to choose an AR tool that is more effective for your requirements. Remember, Augmented Reality is at the position of changing the way industries interact with businesses and simplified functions.
