ARCore explained

ARCore
Developer:Google
Latest Release Version:1.42.2403605[1]
Operating System:Android
Platform:Android 7.0 and later

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

Light estimation

Depth analysis

Geospatial capabilities

Notes and References

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