Since the announcement of the technology at WWDC 2017 ARKit’s been a week, and had to try it out and share the results, demonstrating the potential of augmented reality Apple.
Thanks ARKit iPhone and iPad running iOS 11 can add digital elements to real world objects, allowing developers to go beyond the screen of the mobile device.
To display the virtual objects over the real users do not need additional equipment. Everything is handled by the processor, motion sensors and other components that are all compatible with iOS 11 devices.
According to developers, Apple’s solution is superior to closest competitors in the face of Hololens and Google Tango, due to its ease of use.
“The most impressive thing about ARKit that this technology just works,” said Cody brown, founder of the IRL, in an interview with Motherboard.
“Other software in the field of AR requires physical tracking mechanisms (e.g., QR code) that restricts the distribution of the product, – said brown. Another incredible thing – an adaptation of the lighting in real time. I can only imagine the math and magic at the core of this technology.”
During the presentation at WWDC Apple showed a number of opportunities ARKit. One of the demonstrations Wingnut Studios has impressed the audience with scene of attack on the city in augmented reality. In another example, the company used digital coffee mug and the lamp to show a realistic shadow.
Since then, several other demonstrations of the use of ARKit from third-party developers. For example, not long ago, designer Ran Avni has shown an impressive 3D rendering of the iPhone 8.
In recent years, Apple has invested heavily in the development of augmented reality, absorbing companies like PrimeSense, FaceShift and Metaio. It is expected that the iPhone 8 will be the 3D camera, which will extend the capabilities of the technology.
The ARKit framework is part of iOS 11, the release is scheduled for September of this year. Games and applications created using the technology will appear in the App Store in the fall.
