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Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore

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This class will teach you the fundamentals of augmented reality (AR), and how to build an AR experience using ARCore. Through the four week course, you'll learn:
- How to identify different types of AR experiences 
- Tools and platforms used in the AR landscape 
- What makes AR feel "real" 
- Popular use cases for AR
- How to create an AR use flow 
- How AR experiences work
- Tools like Google Poly and Unity to build AR experiences 
- Next steps to start building an AR experience using ARCore and other tools  

This course will break down complex AR concepts to make them easy to understand, while also sharing expert tips and knowledge from Daydream's ARCore team. The course is great for beginners who are just getting started with AR or ARCore.

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Approx. 11 hours to complete

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Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish

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Flexible deadlines

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Beginner Level

Approx. 11 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish

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Google AR & VR

Learn how to build new immersive experiences in augmented and virtual reality.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Introduction to augmented reality (AR)

In this module, you'll be introduced to the basics of augmented reality and some surrounding context-- how and why it was developed, and how it compares to and differs from its technological cousin, virtual reality. You will also learn more about the current industry landscape, the hardware needed to view AR content, and how people are using AR today.

2 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 11 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

11 videos

Introduction51s

The history of augmented reality2m

AR today: smartphone vs. standalone1m

Google AR1m

AR for shopping and retail1m

AR for business34s

AR for social media45s

AR for gaming1m

AR for education56s

AR for healthcare57s

AR for nonprofits38s

2 readings

The similarities and differences between AR and VR20m

Learning checkpoint - the basics of augmented reality20m

2 practice exercises

Module 1 practice quiz20m

Module 1 final assessment25m

Week

Week 2

3 hours to complete

The basics of AR functionality

In this module we’ll dive into the hardware components inside mobile devices that power augmented reality, and you'll discover ways in which AR assets can feel real and keep users immersed. You'll learn about ARCore features that help make a digital object behave as though it exists in a real world space, as well as a few constraints facing AR today.

3 hours to complete

18 videos (Total 20 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes

18 videos

Placing and positioning assets58s

Scale and the size of assets46s

Occlusion1m

Lighting for increased realism31s

Solid augmented assets27s

Context awareness47s

Tracking in AR56s

Outside-in tracking56s

Inside-out tracking1m

Motion tracking2m

Environmental understanding: feature points and plane-finding1m

Light estimation59s

Anchors1m

Interface issues and lack of UI metaphors1m

AR’s technical constraints: size, power, heat2m

The 3D barrier56s

Computer vision limitations1m

Constraints of occlusion and shading43s

5 readings

The hardware that makes mobile AR work25m

Learning checkpoint - AR functionality20m

Learning checkpoint - inside-out vs. outside-in tracking15m

Learning checkpoint - fundamentals of ARCore20m

Learning checkpoint - constraints with current AR15m

2 practice exercises

Module 2 practice quiz15m

Module 2 final assessment25m

Week

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Taking the next steps with ARCore

In this section you’ll dive into a few specific examples of how AR applications are being used in the real world. You’ll learn about the strengths and current constraints of the ARCore platform, user considerations, and basic AR interaction options. You’ll also gain more knowledge about the tools and team you’ll need to build an AR app.

3 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 10 min), 6 readings, 2 quizzes

9 videos

The Android OS is everywhere1m

How low-light conditions limit AR on mobile1m

How simple surfaces challenge AR37s

User flow1m

Working with technical limitations1m

If you build it, they might try to break it1m

Preparing your tools1m

Outlining: drafting your design1m

Building the team to execute your vision1m

6 readings

Cloud Anchors for shared AR25m

Learning checkpoint - use cases and current powers/limitations of AR15m

User experience (UX) and user interface (UI) to consider15m

Basic AR interaction options20m

Learning checkpoint - think like a user15m

Learning checkpoint - next steps on the AR journey10m

2 practice exercises

Module 3 practice quiz15m

Module 3 final assessment25m

Week

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Bringing ARCore to life

In this last module we’ll dive deeper into some important elements of augmented reality and bring them to life with existing ARCore apps. You’ll also learn more about how to create 3D assets for AR with tools like Google Poly and Unity, as well as discover further resources to continue your augmented reality learning journey.

3 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 9 min), 6 readings, 2 quizzes

11 videos

Surface detection and creating planes1m

User interaction: hit-testing and pose57s

Placing with anchor points30s

Occlusion between virtual assets58s

Light estimation: matching virtual light to real light45s

Multi-plane detection and spatial mapping1m

Processing needs in mobile AR30s

Breaking immersion34s

Framing as a creative device31s

What is Poly?37s

What is Unity?51s

6 readings

Learning checkpoint - a closer look at mechanics of ARCore20m

Poly, a library of 3D assets for your AR app20m

Sceneform for easier AR content creation30m

Learning checkpoint - using Poly and Unity to create ARCore assets10m

Glossary of AR20m

Resources20m

2 practice exercises

Module 4 practice quiz15m

Module 4 final assessment25m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO AUGMENTED REALITY AND ARCORE

by SBJun 1, 2021

this is the best course to learn , if you are interested in augmented reality , i gives you the basic knowledge of what augmented reality is and what resources you need to start your AR dev journey.

by MWAug 5, 2021

A good introduction to AR for novices. It gives the foundational information needed to develop further. The only shortfall is that some of the information is out of date relating to poly.google.com

by MHNov 27, 2020

This is a great course especially for a newbie to know the overview of AR and ARCore. This also can help expand the knowledge on how to use AR in better ways which are not solely for entertainment.

by DDJun 10, 2020

Not having any know how of AR this was a great kickstart to get me more familiar with AR the limitations and challenges of this technology that is going to radically change future user experience

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Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore

Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore

About this Course

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Google AR & VR

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week 1

Introduction to augmented reality (AR)

Week 2

The basics of AR functionality

Week 3

Taking the next steps with ARCore

Week 4

Bringing ARCore to life

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Google AR & VR

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Week 1

Introduction to augmented reality (AR)

Week 2

The basics of AR functionality

Week 3

Taking the next steps with ARCore

Week 4

Bringing ARCore to life

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