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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. 10 hours to complete

English

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Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Beginner Level

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

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Google AR & VR

103,264 Learners

2 Courses

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Introduction to augmented reality (AR)

2 hours to complete

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

11 videos

Introduction51sThe history of augmented reality2mAR today: smartphone vs. standalone1mGoogle AR1mAR for shopping and retail1mAR for business34sAR for social media45sAR for gaming1mAR for education56sAR for healthcare57sAR for nonprofits38s

2 readings

The similarities and differences between AR and VR20mLearning checkpoint - the basics of augmented reality20m

2 practice exercises

Module 1 practice quiz20mModule 1 final assessment25m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

The basics of AR functionality

3 hours to complete

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

18 videos

Placing and positioning assets58sScale and the size of assets46sOcclusion1mLighting for increased realism31sSolid augmented assets27sContext awareness47sTracking in AR56sOutside-in tracking56sInside-out tracking1mMotion tracking2mEnvironmental understanding: feature points and plane-finding1mLight estimation59sAnchors1mInterface issues and lack of UI metaphors1mAR’s technical constraints: size, power, heat2mThe 3D barrier56sComputer vision limitations1mConstraints of occlusion and shading43s

5 readings

The hardware that makes mobile AR work25mLearning checkpoint - AR functionality20mLearning checkpoint - inside-out vs. outside-in tracking15mLearning checkpoint - fundamentals of ARCore20mLearning checkpoint - constraints with current AR15m

2 practice exercises

Module 2 practice quiz15mModule 2 final assessment25m

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Taking the next steps with ARCore

3 hours to complete

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

9 videos

The Android OS is everywhere1mHow low-light conditions limit AR on mobile1mHow simple surfaces challenge AR37sUser flow1mWorking with technical limitations1mIf you build it, they might try to break it1mPreparing your tools1mOutlining: drafting your design1mBuilding the team to execute your vision1m

6 readings

Cloud Anchors for shared AR25mLearning checkpoint - use cases and current powers/limitations of AR15mUser experience (UX) and user interface (UI) to consider15mBasic AR interaction options20mLearning checkpoint - think like a user15mLearning checkpoint - next steps on the AR journey10m

2 practice exercises

Module 3 practice quiz15mModule 3 final assessment25m

Week4

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Bringing ARCore to life

3 hours to complete

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

11 videos

Surface detection and creating planes1mUser interaction: hit-testing and pose57sPlacing with anchor points30sOcclusion between virtual assets58sLight estimation: matching virtual light to real light45sMulti-plane detection and spatial mapping1mProcessing needs in mobile AR30sBreaking immersion34sFraming as a creative device31sWhat is Poly?37sWhat is Unity?51s

6 readings

Learning checkpoint - a closer look at mechanics of ARCore20mPoly, a library of 3D assets for your AR app20mSceneform for easier AR content creation30mLearning checkpoint - using Poly and Unity to create ARCore assets10mGlossary of AR20mResources20m

2 practice exercises

Module 4 practice quiz15mModule 4 final assessment25m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO AUGMENTED REALITY AND ARCORE

by PPSep 22, 2020

I learn so many things from this course. Explain everything in detail and clearly . One of the best courses to start your journey towards the AR world.Thank you google team.

by ADDec 18, 2021

I thought there would be more interaction involved, like developing simple AR applications, or workshopping provided code. It was practically all just, watch a video and answer some questions.

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 CAApr 6, 2022

wow! This is a wonderful course(journey) to embark on. I was able to understand AR and ARcore. I love the way everything was simplified. Kudos to the team that put this together. thank you

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Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore

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