Software Packages
This page introduces the AR software packages used for each platform.
Last updated
This page introduces the AR software packages used for each platform.
Last updated
This is a Work in Progress Article
Unity is a cross-platform game engine, compatible with Windows, Linux and OSX.
Unity is available with three licensing packages. Unless your application is going to be monetised, we generally recommend to use the Personal (Free) Plan, available for download here:
The Vuforia Engine is a market-leading mixed-reality engine used to make AR apps. The Vuforia engine is essentially the brain of these applications, which utilise Object or Target recognition which allow you to create custom experiences for mixed reality.
A camera recognises and tracks a target in the physical world. This triggers the display of digital content.
Fologram is a plug-in for Rhino3D and Grasshopper developed in Melbourne. It is most suited to quickly displaying Rhino information in a physical environment - grasshopper can be used to create interactive applications.
Pro
Plus
Personal
$125 USD per month
$25 USD per month
Free
"For professionals and studios"
"For Hobbyists"
Only available if your revenue or funding does not exceed $100 000 USD per year.
Priority access to new features, support, cloud storage and 20% assets
Cloud storage, limited customer support access
No additional training, support or services.
Unity and Vuforia
Most Suited To
Content / App Creation / Development
Best Used for Extended AR Applications
Use Environment
Requires a machine with Unity
Hardware Platforms
HoloLens, Android, iOS
Category
Rating
Ease of Learning
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
Flexibility
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Recommended Knowledge
Unity, C#
Fologram for Rhino
Most Suited To
Content / App Creation / Development
Best Used for Extended AR Applications
Use Environment
Requires a machine with Rhino
Hardware Platforms
Microsoft HoloLens, Mobile (iOS and Android)
Category
Rating
Ease of Learning
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Flexibility
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
Recommended Knowledge
Rhino 3D, Grasshopper
