Unity AR Foundation
Create once, build for both handheld and wearable AR devices.
Overview
AR Foundation is a framework for Unity that enables developers to create AR experiences for both iOS and Android devices using a single codebase. It provides a unified API that abstracts the underlying AR platforms (ARKit and ARCore), simplifying the development process.
✨ Key Features
- Device Tracking
- Plane Detection
- Image Tracking
- Object Tracking
- Face Tracking
- Body Tracking
- Meshing
- Occlusion
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Cross-platform development for both iOS and Android.
- Seamless integration with the powerful Unity engine and its vast ecosystem of assets and tools.
- Simplifies AR development by providing a high-level API.
Unique Value: Enables Unity developers to build AR applications for both major mobile platforms with a single codebase, saving time and effort.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Widely used by Unity developers for creating a vast range of AR applications on the App Store and Google Play.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Developers not using the Unity engine.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more streamlined and integrated workflow for AR development compared to using native SDKs separately.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Pro and Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free for personal use and small companies with less than $100k in revenue or funding.
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