ARKit

Apple framework for building augmented reality apps with motion tracking, scene understanding, and rendering.

Open source: No

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://developer.apple.com/augmented-reality/resources/Verified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): augmented reality, ARKit, RealityKit, iOS, iPadOSVerified

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): mobileVerification pending

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Build augmented reality experiences on iOS and iPadOS, RealityKit rendering control with Custom Rendering, Metal Shaders, and Post Processing, Object Capture API creating 3D objects with photogrammetry algorithms, AR Quick Look to place 3D objects in the real worldVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): iOS and iPadOS developers building augmented reality experiences for hundreds of millions of users.Verification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): AR apps and games on iOS and iPadOS, Viewing and sharing interactive 3D models with AR Quick Look, Creating AR-optimized 3D objects with Object CaptureVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 1976Verified
Headquarters country(US): United StatesVerified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

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