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# Awesome Augmented Reality [![Awesome](https://awesome.re/badge.svg)](https://awesome.re)



> A curated list of augmented reality awesomeness.



## Contents



- [Blogs](#blogs)

- [Conferences](#conferences)

- [Frameworks](#frameworks)

- [Hardware](#hardware)

- [Inspiration](#inspiration)

- [3D Models](#3d-models)

- [Movies/TV](#movies)



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## Blogs



Influential blogs and sources of information.



- [Mozilla Mixed Reality Blog](https://blog.mozvr.com/) - News about AR, VR and MR from Mozilla

- [Next Reality](https://next.reality.news/) - AR & MR news, rumors & dev guides

- [Reddit Augmented Reality](https://www.reddit.com/r/augmentedreality/) - A common ground for discussion relating to Augmented Reality and Augmented Worlds.

- [Venturebeat](https://venturebeat.com/category/arvr) - Technology news site with a specific AR/VR channel.



## Conferences



Influential conferences.



- [Augmented World Expo (AWE USA)](https://augmentedworldexpo.com/) - AR + VR conference and expo

- [Augmented World Expo (AWE EU)](https://eu.augmentedworldexpo.com/) - AR + VR conference and expo

- [CES](https://www.ces.tech/) - consumer electronics conference and expo

- [CES ASIA](http://www.cesasia.cn/) - consumer electronics conference and expo

- [E3](https://www.e3expo.com/) - computer games conference and expo

- [Game Developer Conference](https://www.gdconf.com/) - computer games conference and expo

- [Google I/O](https://events.google.com/io/) - Google developer conference

- [L.E.A.P.](https://www.magicleap.com/conference) - Magic Leap conference

- [Mobile World Congress](https://www.mobileworldcongress.com/) - Largest exhibition for the mobile industry

- [Mobile World Congress Americas](https://www.mwcamericas.com/) - Exhibition for the mobile industry

- [Unite](https://unite.unity.com/) - Unity conference

- [VR DAYS](https://vrdays.co/) - AR + VR conference and expo

- [VR/AR Global Summit](http://www.thevrara.com/vr-ar-global-summit) - AR + VR conference

- [VRTO](https://conference.virtualreality.to/) - AR + VR conference and expo

- [VRWorld](http://www.vrworldevent.com/) - AR + VR conference and expo

- [VRX](https://events.vr-intelligence.com/vrx/) - AR + VR conference and expo

- [wave](http://www.wavexc.com/) - AR + VR conference and expo

- [XRDC](http://www.xrdconf.com/) - AR + VR conference

- [WWDC](https://developer.apple.com/wwdc/) - Apple developer conference



## Frameworks



Popular frameworks to build AR experiences.



### Code-based



- [8th Wall](https://www.8thwall.com) - SDK's to build either Web or Smartphone based AR solutions

- [ARCore](https://developers.google.com/ar/) - Google AR SDK

- [ARKit](https://developer.apple.com/arkit/) - Apple AR SDK

- [AR.js](https://github.com/jeromeetienne/ar.js) - JavaScript (WebGL, WebRTC) AR SDK based on [A-Frame](https://aframe.io)

- [OpenCV](https://opencv.org) - Open Source Computer Vision Library

- [RealityKit](https://developer.apple.com/augmented-reality/reality-composer) - High-level AR framework by Apple. Comparable to Unity and Unreal Engine but specific for AR solutions.

- [Spark AR Studio](https://sparkar.facebook.com/ar-studio) - Facebook's AR content creation tool for Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram.

- [Unity AR Foundation](https://docs.unity3d.com/Packages/[email protected]/manual/index.html) - SDK integrated with Unity game engine to build handheld (tablet and smartphon) based AR solutions. Can target both ARCore and ARKit.

- [Vuforia](https://developer.vuforia.com/) - AR SDK that is directly integrated in the Unity Editor. Proprietary license, [free to develop with](https://developer.vuforia.com/vui/pricing)

- [Wikitude](https://www.wikitude.com/) - AR SDK with extensive list of [features](https://www.wikitude.com/products/wikitude-sdk-features/) and supported devices. Proprietary license, [free for startups](https://www.wikitude.com/store/)

- [WebXR Device API Specification](https://github.com/immersive-web/webxr) - Repository for the WebXR Device API Specification.

- [ZapWorks](https://zap.works) - All-in-one AR toolkit to build, publish, and analyze AR solutions. Built by Zappar, the company behind the [AR cardboard](#hardware).



### No-Code based



- [Adobe Project Aero](https://www.adobe.com/products/projectaero.html) - AR authoring tool targeted at designers

- [Reality Composer](https://developer.apple.com/augmented-reality/reality-composer) - AR prototyping tool by Apple

- [Torch AR](https://www.torch.app) - Mobile augmented reality prototyping and design

- [wiARframe](https://www.wiarframe.com) - AR Prototyping inspired by Invision, Sketch, and Marvel



## Inspiration



Inspirational videos/sources are ordered by their field of application.



### Education



- [Music Everywhere](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdlJMc5ek_8) - AR piano improvisation learning system



### Holoportation



- [Holoportation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d59O6cfaM0) - virtual 3D teleportation in real-time by Microsoft Research



### Movies / TV



- [Auggie (Movie)](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7596220/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) - Forced into early retirement, Felix Greystone falls in love with an augmented reality companion, to the detriment of his relationship with his wife and daughter.

- [Anon (Movie)](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5397194/videoplayer/vi1718335513?ref_=tt_ov_vi) - In a world without anonymity or crime, a detective meets a woman who threatens their security.

- [Altered Carbon (TV)](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2261227/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) - Set in a future where consciousness is digitized and stored, a prisoner returns to life in a new body and must solve a mind-bending murder to win his freedom.

- [Black Mirror (TV)](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2085059/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) - An anthology series exploring a twisted, high-tech world where humanity's greatest innovations and darkest instincts collide.



### Sports



- [Microsoft Hololens NFL Gaming Demo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ2fhg1JQig) - MR and sports entertainment

- [HADO - AR × Sports](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REBPXwx24kA) - HADO is AR sports enables people to shoot the energy balls and pull up the shields that people have dreamed of since the childhood



### Science Fiction



- [Plurality](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzryBRPwsog) - SciFi short film

- [Sight](https://vimeo.com/46304267) - A short futuristic film about AR

- [Hyper-Reality](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJg02ivYzSs) - A provocative and kaleidoscopic new vision of the future, where physical and virtual realities have merged.



### Tools



- [ARuler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=lIJXsQwC39U) - Measure Distances with AR



### Video Games



- [FATHER.IO](https://father.io/) - AR laser tag

- [RealityClash](https://reality-clash.com/) - AR combat game available on iPhone and Android

- [Super Mario Bros AR Game](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN95nNDtxjo) - AR game built with Microsoft HoloLens and Unity3D

- [Spatial](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1539770337/spatial-multiplayer-ar-tabletop-gaming/description) - Multiplayer Holographic AR Tabletop Gaming



### Misc



- [PortalAR](https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=22&v=-7NutV8kHLQ) - An immersive way to explore 360 photos, videos and 3D environment



## Hardware



### Smartglasses



- [Focals](https://www.bynorth.com) - Smartglasses

- [Nreal Light](https://nreal.ai/specs) - AR smartglasses

- [Rokid Glass](https://glass.rokid.com) - AR glasses running on Android powered by an onboard processor, limited FoV (33 degrees)

- [Vuzix Blade](https://www.vuzix.com/products/blade-smart-glasses) - AR glasses



### Headset



- [BRIDGE](https://bridge.occipital.com) - MR headset for iOS only

- [HoloLens](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/hololens) - Microsoft HoloLens

- [Magic Leap One](https://www.magicleap.com) - AR headset

- [North Star Kit](https://www.smart-prototyping.com/Project-North-Star-Kit) - The device is an implementation of Leap Motion's [Norh Star]() reference design - an open source specification for an AR headset with two 1600x1440 displays with 120 FPS, a visual field of 100 degrees, and 180 degree hand tracking.

- [ZapBox](https://www.zappar.com/zapbox/) - AR Cardboard



## 3D Models



- [Clara.io](https://clara.io) - 3D models library

- [Google Poly](https://poly.google.com) - 3D models library

- [Sketchfab](https://sketchfab.com) - 3D models library

- [TurboSquid](https://www.turbosquid.com/Search/3D-Models/free) - 3D model library



## Contribute



Pull requests are warmly welcome.



## License



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