Augmented and Virtual reality are currently breaking grounds. This industry has gone beyond hype to reality. Augmented and Virtual Reality is spreading to various industries. One major aspect of augmented and virtual reality is its application to education. It is a very cost-effective teaching and training tool.

With its usefulness, it requires a foundation to operate. This foundation is often a software or application (app). The advancement of technology now means that you do not need knowledge of coding to create your own AR/VR app. All you need are the right tools.

Just like an e-commerce store requires Woocommerce shop as customer or the Woocommerce mix and match plugins, AR/VR apps have their own plugins. However, these are called “software development kits” or SDKs. Below are 7 SDKs or plugins you must install for your AR/VR app.

7 Plugins You Must Install For Your AR/VR App

Wikitude

Most SDKs have their various specializations and Wikitude is no different. This SDK is particular to developing AR apps. Wikitude uses object recognition, geo-location and image tracking to recreate a different environment.

This SDK creates apps that are compatible with both iOS and android devices. You can also integrate the app with AR glasses. This tool is efficient and flexible. It allows you create specific apps for specific purposes within the shortest period.

Vuforia

Vuforia is one of the most trusted AR SDKs. This is arguably the most preferred AR development kit for business purposes. It can be used to create apps for iOS and android devices. It identifies and tracks objects in real time.

It easily places virtual 3D objects in real world environment. It also has virtual buttons for detecting localized occlusion. There are fewer SDKs more comprehensive than Vuforia

ARToolKit

While most SDKs support only iOS and android platforms, AR Toolkit supports both as well as windows and Linux platforms. It is an open-source software that enables users build complex features for AR apps and glasses via an easy to use interface.

It is actually the first AR app with an easy to use interface. The building process is very fast and efficient. The app AR Toolkit creates can be integrated with smart glasses. This SD also supports multiple languages.

Droid AR

This is quite similar to the Apple ARKit. It is for creating apps for only android devices. This app allows users build a location based and marker based augmented reality applications. To enable a faster app development process, users can use a desktop to develop and test the app being created.

Google ARCore

Unlike the Apple ARKit, Google ARCore is available to users of android and iOS devices. One unique feature is quick estimation of actual environment conditions. It also tracks features like objects, horizontal and vertical surfaces.

This SDK allows users create AR apps that they can adjust to changes in phone position.

Apple ARKit

Users of iOS device who prefer an iOS only AR app SDK, you should opt for Apple ARKit. This tool is very new. It best for creating applications for iOS devices with a processor of A9 and above.

It also comes with 2D and 3D for image detection and object placement. It can also detect horizontal and vertical planes. It can stabilize and capture fast moving objects as well.

MaxST

MaxST is a SDK that allows users create comprehensive AP apps in record time. It offers both 2D and 3D SDKs. Both SDKs combine to ensure premium image recognition and environment recognition. It creates a virtual map by tracking the environment, images and objects at the same time.

It allows the unity plugin integration. Unlike most other SDKs, MaxST allow you scan QR/barcodes.