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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

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Product type Paperback
Published in Nov 2023
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781805128120
Length 284 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Anna Braun Anna Braun
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Raffael Rizzo Raffael Rizzo
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Table of Contents (15) Chapters Close

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 14. Other Books You May Enjoy

Understanding the design patterns and core components of an interactive AR application

In this section, we will delve into the commonly used design patterns and applications of AR, equipping you with the knowledge to choose the appropriate use case for your AR application. This includes familiarizing yourself with the core concepts and integral components of the AR menu application that we will construct in this chapter.

Understanding the right applications for interactive AR apps is essential before embarking on your journey to develop your first full-fledged AR application. Let’s take a look at the various types of AR apps that currently exist, highlighting the different ways they enhance the user experience. Not only will this give you a clearer picture of the current state of AR applications, but it will also shed light on what types of AR experiences resonate most with users.

Let’s look at these different kinds of applications:

  • AR gaming apps: Games...
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