Google ARCore — Augmented Reality Development for Education and Innovation Training Course

Augmented Reality Fundamentals

• Exploring AR: key concepts, historical context, and diverse applications.
• Under the hood of AR: understanding sensors, camera input, and basic computer vision.
• Overview of ARCore's capabilities and the range of supported devices.

Setting Up the Development Environment

• Installing and setting up the ARCore SDK for both Android Studio and Unity.
• Installing necessary libraries, build tools, and project dependencies.
• Configuring project settings and establishing device debugging workflows.

ARCore Components and API Usage

• Understanding motion tracking mechanisms and environmental awareness features.
• Utilizing APIs for plane detection, light estimation, and depth mapping.
• Implementing Cloud Anchors to enable shared AR experiences.
• Integrating 3D models, textures, and materials within AR scenes.

Practical Project Development

• Designing and building an AR-based commercial simulation application.
• Creating interactive interfaces and features for product visualization.
• Implementing core user interactions, including touch, rotation, and scaling.

Integration and Deployment Strategies

• Testing AR applications on compatible Android hardware.
• Exporting, packaging, and distributing apps via the Play Store or internal channels.
• Adopting best practices for performance optimization, UX design, and data management.
• Preparing comprehensive documentation and project assets for final presentations.

Final Project Submission

• Designing and developing an AR prototype focused on commercial education.
• Demonstrating and evaluating the technical functionality of the application.
• Conducting pedagogical reviews and discussing practical real-world applications.