Quick Description

ARCore is the framework that Google uses that allows Android devices to track the space around them and place virtual objects in the real physical world.

How It Works

ARCore uses world tracking, plane detection, SLAM, lighting estimation, and more to understand the physical environment that a user is in. By analyzing camera frames, it can identify features of the space and build a world map that allows 3D models to be placed accurately in an environment.

Example

An Android phone places a virtual sculpture in a museum using ARCore. This keeps it stable as visitors of the museum view it on their mobile device.

Why It Matters

ARCore is the framework that enables creators and their users to have robust augmented reality experiences on a wide range of Android devices.

Related Terms

ARKit, World tracking, Plane detection

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