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XR Development with Unity

You're reading from XR Development with Unity A beginner's guide to creating virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences using Unity

Product type Paperback

Published in Nov 2023

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781805128120

Length 284 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Languages

C#

Tools

Unity

Concepts

Game Scripting

Authors (2):

Anna Braun

Raffael Rizzo

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Table of Contents (15) Chapters

Preface

1. Part 1 – Understanding the Basics of XR and Unity FREE CHAPTER

2. Chapter 1: Introduction to XR and Unity

3. Chapter 2: The Unity Editor and Scene Creation

4. Part 2 – Interactive XR Applications with Custom Logic, Animations, Physics, Sound, and Visual Effects

5. Chapter 3: VR Development in Unity

6. Chapter 4: AR Development in Unity

7. Chapter 5: Building Interactive VR Experiences

8. Chapter 6: Building Interactive AR Experiences

9. Chapter 7: Adding Sound and Visual Effects

10. Part 3 – Advanced XR Techniques: Hand-Tracking, Gaze-Tracking, and Multiplayer Capabilities

11. Chapter 8: Building Advanced XR Techniques

12. Chapter 9: Best Practices and Future Trends in XR Development

13. Index

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Introduction to XR and Unity

In this chapter, we will explore the extraordinary potential of XR development and how Unity, the leading game engine in the field, can help us unlock it. Through this journey, you will gain a deep understanding of the various forms of Extended Reality (XR) and their capabilities, paving the way for you to create immersive and unforgettable experiences. You will discover how Unity plays a crucial role in blending the realms of the physical and digital worlds worldwide. Let's dive into this fascinating world and discover the limitless possibilities that await us.

In this chapter, our discussion will encompass the following topics:

Understanding XR and its different forms (AR, MR, and VR)
How did Unity evolve as a platform for XR development?

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Authors (2)

Anna Braun

Anna Braun

Anna Braun is a Unity expert, who is specialized in creating XR applications. At Deutsche Telekom, Anna has developed XR prototypes in Unity. One prototype enabled warehouse workers to find commodities more easily through the use of special location data and Augmented Reality. At Fraunhofer, Anna specialized in Hand-Tracking and worked on a VR education platform. Her master's degree in Extended Reality has a special focus on Eye Tracking, Deep Learning, and Computer Graphics. She is a published author in the tech space and regularly speaks at conferences hosted by academia or non-profits like the Mozilla Foundation. Anna co-founded a company that offers XR consulting and development.

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Rizzo

Rizzo

Raffael Rizzo is a XR developer and Unity expert. During his work at Deutsche Telekom, he consulted companies on the use of digital twins and implemented augmented reality wayfinding solutions. At Fraunhofer IGD, Raffael worked on a VR education platform. He developed a VR training program for a soccer academy to test the children's reaction times. For the same academy, Raffael created an application that uses computer vision and machine learning to automatically evaluate ball juggling. His master's degree in Extended Reality encompasses Rendering, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and 3D Visualization. Raffael co-founded a company specializing in XR consulting and development.

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