Integrate iOS device camera and motion features to produce augmented reality experiences in your app or game.
SDK
Augmented reality (AR) describes user experiences that add 2D or 3D elements to the live view from a device's camera in a way that makes those elements appear to inhabit the real world. ARKit combines device motion tracking, camera scene capture, advanced scene processing, and display conveniences to simplify the task of building an AR experience.
Discover concepts, features, and best practices for building great AR experiences.
class ARSessionA shared object that manages the device camera and motion processing needed for augmented reality experiences.
class ARSessionA basic configuration that tracks a device's orientation only.
class ARWorldA configuration that tracks a device's orientation and position, and that detects real-world surfaces seen by the device camera.
Configure an AR session and use SceneKit or SpriteKit to display AR content.
class ARSCNViewA view for displaying AR experiences that augment the camera view with 3D SceneKit content.
class ARSKViewA view for displaying AR experiences that augment the camera view with 2D SpriteKit content.
Build a custom AR view by rendering camera images and using position-tracking information to display overlay content.
class ARAnchorA real-world position and orientation that can be used for placing objects in an AR scene.
class ARPlaneInformation about the position and orientation of a real-world flat surface detected in an AR session.
class ARHitInformation about a real-world surface found by examining a point in the device camera view of an AR session.
class ARFrameA video image and position tracking information captured as part of an AR session.
class ARCameraInformation about the camera position and imaging characteristics for a captured video frame in an AR session.
class ARLightEstimated scene lighting information associated with a captured video frame in an AR session.
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