ARCore

In this article, we will explore the impact of ARCore on modern society. _Var1 has generated a wide debate in different areas, from politics to popular culture. Its influence has spread worldwide, generating conflicting opinions and awakening passions in different sectors of society. Throughout this analysis, we will examine the different aspects that make ARCore so relevant in our current reality, as well as its possible evolution in the future. We will delve into its origins, its development and its role in people's daily lives. With interviews with experts, statistical data and concrete examples, this article aims to shed light on the impact of ARCore on contemporary society.

ARCore
Developer(s)Google
Initial releaseFebruary 23, 2018 (2018-02-23)
Stable release
1.45.2420502[1] / August 14, 2024 (2024-08-14)
Operating systemAndroid
PlatformAndroid 7.0 and later
Websitedevelopers.google.com/ar/

ARCore, also known as Google Play Services for AR, is a software development kit developed by Google that allows for augmented reality (AR) applications to be built. ARCore has been integrated into a multitude of devices.[2]

Key technologies

ARCore uses a few key technologies to integrate virtual content with the real world as seen through the camera of a smartphone or tablet.[3] Each of these technologies can be utilized by developers to create a high-quality, immersive AR experience.

Six degrees of freedom

Environmental understanding

  • Allows the phone to detect the size and location of flat surfaces - both vertical and horizontal - with feature points.
  • Geometric plane can be calculated based on detected feature points.
  • A scene semantics API is used to gather real-time semantic data about the user's surroundings and uses that data to identify objects and features in view.

Light estimation

  • Lighting Estimation API allows the phone to estimate the environment's current lighting conditions and display images accurately in relation to real-world lighting.
    • Lighting cues such as shadows and highlights are used to more immersively display virtual objects.[5]

Depth analysis

  • Utilizes the phone's camera to create depth maps, which enable the device to more accurately determine the amount of space between surfaces based on what is captured.[6]
    • In order to properly assess the real world, depth maps are created to measure the amount of space between objects or surfaces.
    • A depth-from-motion algorithm takes the motion data from the user's camera and utilizes it to create a more detailed depth map.[7]

Geospatial capabilities

  • This function's API uses GPS and allows creators to give users unique experiences based on their real-world location.[8]
    • Google's visual positioning system (VPS) is utilized for this process.
  • Matches the user's visual data with that of Google Maps to determine precise location.

See also

  • ARKit – Augmented reality API for Apple platforms
  • OpenXR – Standard for access to virtual reality and augmented reality platforms and devices

References

  1. ^ "Google Play Services for AR APKs". APKMirror. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  2. ^ "ARCore supported devices". Google Inc. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  3. ^ Amadeo, Ron (29 August 2017). "Google's ARCore brings augmented reality to millions of Android devices". Ars Technica. Condé Nast. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  4. ^ "Fundamental Concepts". ARCore. Google Inc. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Get the Lighting Right". ARCore. Google Inc. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Fundamental Concepts". ARCore. Google Inc. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Depth Adds Realism". ARCore. Google Inc. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  8. ^ "Build global-scale, immersive, location-based AR experiences with the ARCore Geospatial API". ARCore. Google Inc. Retrieved 22 February 2024.