Augmented reality uses the existing real-world environment and puts virtual information on top of it to enhance the experience. Developers use AR development platforms to blend the digital content with the user’s real-world environment. The platforms help create and edit 3D digital interactive content from real-time use of information via text, graphics, audio, and other enhancements integrated with real-world objects. The creation of 3D objects can be done on one platform but can be used cross-platform in Android, iOS, Windows & smart glasses, etc. The AR experience is most often delivered via projected graphic overlays or graphics displayed on a head-mounted display (HMD), smartphone, or tablet. Some of the AR development platforms also allow easy integration with third-party rendering tools like Unity and Unreal Engine.
A game engine software is a specialized software framework or platform that provides tools, libraries, and functionality for designing, developing, and creating video games. It is a set of software tools and components that enable game developers to create interactive digital experiences by handling various aspects of game development, such as graphics rendering, physics simulations, visual editing tools, and more. This is widely used by developers, professional studios, and educators worldwide.
Mobile development framework refers to a preestablished set of tools, libraries and components designed to facilitate the creation of mobile and/or multi-experience applications. These frameworks provide developers with a structured environment and standardized methodologies for building platform-native and cross-platform apps which run on operating systems such as iOS and Android. They typically include features for user interface (UI) design, data management and device compatibility, streamlining the development process and enabling faster deployment of mobile apps. Mobile development frameworks streamline the app creation process by providing software development kits (SDKs) consisting of prewritten code libraries and tools, reducing development time and resources. The majority of them offer cross-platform compatibility, allowing businesses to deploy apps on multiple platforms using a single language with minimal rewrites, thus saving costs and enabling a wider audience reach. By ensuring consistent user experiences on mobile devices and platforms, mobile development frameworks enhance brand identity. Additionally, they support scalability, enabling businesses to accommodate growing user bases and evolving needs without major overhauls. Mobile development frameworks provide access to a variety of device features and integrations, such as push notifications and analytics, enriching app functionality and enhancing user engagement. Leveraging community support and ecosystems, organizations can troubleshoot issues, access resources and stay updated with industry best practices, further optimizing app development efforts. Overall, mobile development frameworks address an enterprise’s need for efficient, cost-effective and scalable mobile app development, contributing to faster time to market, a wider audience reach and enhanced user experience (UX).
Virtual Reality software creates a computer-generated 3D, immersive and interactive environment that when combined with compatible hardware allows a user to interact with the resulting virtual world. Developers use VR development software to design and build an immersive simulated 3D environment by using 3D objects through libraries and blueprints. The SDKs serve as the foundation for developing VR experiences like interactive training, flight simulation, gaming applications, and more. The resulting VR software integrates with external hardware devices like headsets and mobile phones that support VR experiences. Some of the latest VR software are also supporting activities and applications in the metaverse.