ar_flutter_reloaded

Flutter Plugin for creating collaborative Augmented Reality (AR) experiences, supporting ARKit for iOS and ARCore for Android devices.

This plugin is a reimagined and enhanced version of the original ar_flutter_plugin by Lars Carius. Huge thanks to Oleksandr Leuschenko for the arkit_flutter_plugin and Gian Marco Di Francesco for the arcore_flutter_plugin, whose work laid the foundation for AR in Flutter. Gratitude also to Lars Carius, whose exceptional work inspired this reloaded version.

GitHub Repository

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Getting Started

Installing

Add the plugin to your Flutter project by running:

flutter pub add ar_flutter_reloaded

Or manually add it to your pubspec.yaml file:

dependencies:
  ar_flutter_reloaded: ^0.0.1

Then, fetch the package using:

flutter pub get

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Importing

Add this import to your Dart code:

import 'package:ar_flutter_reloaded/ar_flutter_plugin.dart';

If you encounter issues with permissions on iOS, especially with the camera view, add the following to your Podfile:

post_install do |installer|
  installer.pods_project.targets.each do |target|
    flutter_additional_ios_build_settings(target)
    target.build_configurations.each do |config|
      config.build_settings['GCC_PREPROCESSOR_DEFINITIONS'] ||= [
        '$(inherited)',
        'PERMISSION_CAMERA=1',
        'PERMISSION_LOCATION=1',
        # Add other required permissions here
      ]
    end
  end
end

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Example Applications

Explore the sample applications in the repository to understand how to use the plugin effectively:

Example Name	Description	Code Link
Debug Options	Visualize the world origin, feature points, and tracked planes with a simple AR scene.	Debug Options Code
Local & Online Objects	Place GLTF objects from assets, GLB objects from the web, or GLB objects from local storage. Modify scale, position, and orientation after placing objects.	Local & Online Objects Code
Objects on Planes	Tap on a plane to create an anchor with a 3D model attached.	Objects on Planes Code
Cloud Anchors	Place objects, upload them to the cloud, and download them for shared AR experiences across multiple devices.	Cloud Anchors Code
External Object Management	Manage 3D models dynamically using Firestore for shared AR experiences.	External Model Management Code

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Future Goals 🚀

This is just the beginning! The ar_flutter_reloaded plugin has ambitious plans for the future:

1. Example Enhancements:

   • Revamp the existing examples with realistic, interactive scenarios to better showcase the potential of AR.
   • Add new examples focusing on cutting-edge AR use cases like real-time collaboration, object manipulation, and interactive education.

2. Architecture Overhaul:

   • Refactor the plugin architecture to improve modularity, extensibility, and performance.
   • Adopt modern best practices to make the codebase easier to maintain and contribute to.

3. Realistic Visuals:

   • Introduce more visually appealing and realistic 3D models and AR interactions.
   • Add support for advanced rendering techniques like lighting and shadows for a lifelike AR experience.

4. Cross-Device Collaboration:

   • Enhance collaborative AR functionality to work seamlessly across multiple devices.
   • Add support for advanced synchronization features, making shared AR experiences more fluid.

5. Advanced Features:

   • Explore support for marker-based AR and object detection.
   • Add gesture-based interactions, such as scaling, rotation, and more.

6. Documentation and Tutorials:

   • Provide step-by-step guides and tutorials for common AR use cases to make onboarding easier for developers.
   • Regularly update documentation to reflect the latest changes and features.

Your feedback and contributions will help shape the future of this plugin!

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Whether it's bug fixes, new features, or discussions about improving the plugin, please:

• Submit a Pull Request
• Report an Issue
• Join the Discussion

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Plugin Architecture

The plugin architecture has been carefully designed for extensibility and performance. Here’s a high-level view of its structure:

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Get started with ar_flutter_reloaded and bring your AR dreams to life! 🚀