Types of AR Applications
Understand the two primary types of augmented reality applications: marker-based and markerless AR. Discover how marker-based AR uses target images to position objects, while markerless AR relies on device sensors and SLAM technology for placing virtual items in real-world settings. Learn about four types of markerless AR—location-based, projection-based, contour-based, and overlay AR—with examples like Pokémon GO and face filters to see how AR integrates digital content with physical environments.
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There are two main types of AR applications: marker-based and markerless. Markerless AR has the following four types:
- AR based on location
- AR based on projection
- AR based on contour
- AR overlay
Different types of AR are used for different purposes. The following section discusses the application of each type.
Marker-based AR
AR applications that use markers rely on target images and patterns to position digital objects within a defined space.
These applications use marker patterns in the physical world to superimpose 3D digital objects onto them. In the initial stages of AR technology, markers were a crucial component of these applications. The technology comprises several components, including cameras, image capture, processing, tracking, and other elements. Nonetheless, it’s a simple and economical method to implement. Instagram and Snapchat filters and games are prominent examples of marker-based AR technology that has become ubiquitous in everyday life and social ...