The native iOS, Android SDKs and the Unity cross-platform game engine to build your apps available for any mobile device.
Advanced Tracking
Robust recognition and powerful tracking adapted to diverse AR methods : marker and markerless
Marker based
Robust recognition Steep detection and tracking angles Powerful tracking Track extremely near or far No dependency on cloud For a faster use no connectivity is required Handles occlusion
SLAM
Markerless mode Instant initialisation
Performance
Low memory footprint Devices with limited storage space can benefit from the lightweight SDK Small file sizes for marker and model formats Efficiently makes use of multiple cores
Powerful Rendering
2D rendering
HD video playback and alpha video HD camera streams
3D rendering
Ambient lighting simulation Ambient light analysis lets CG better match the environment and create a more realistic rendering Advanced rendering techniques Supports advanced features like bone animations and morphing Diminished reality Remove real-world objects from the camera view Live camera texture mapping Apply the camera image to computer-generated content
Streamlined Development
Native SDKs and Unity Plugin Developers have access to native iOS, Android SDKs and the Unity cross-platform game engine. Objective-C and Java APIs Efficiently makes use of multiple cores Intuitive API No prior AR or graphics knowledge required
TECH |
KUDAN |
OTHERS |
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| Number of target images (markers) | There are no limits on markers with Kudan engine. Using our "Mass Marker" mode, Kudan engine can detect from more than 10k local images | Most have limitations on numbers. For large numbers of markers, you would have to use server recognition. |
| Cost per scan | Zero. All detection calculations are done locally. | Detection calculation is done on cloud, resulting in per scan cost. |
| Use of cloud services | Platform agnostic. Engine can be used with any cloud services provider. | Forced to use proprietary cloud services. |
| Rendering | Kudan is a full stack engine. You have a choice to use our rendering engine or a 3rd party such as Unity | Many do not have native rendering engines, depending on Unity. |
| Cross platform development | Compatible with any device that has a camera, e.g. mobile, tablet, HMD | Most do not allow access and configuration of the camera. |
| Configuration of performance | KudanAR allows developers to configure robustness/sensitivity | Most engines use a one-size-fits-all model |
| Integration with existing app | The AR component can be easily integrated with existing apps. Our strength is to make 'Apps with AR', instead of AR Apps | AR browsers cannot be integrated with other apps. Integration with eCommerce function can be difficult. |
| Development languages | Multiple bindings including C++, Java and Objective C | Often only in C++ |
| Development tools, environment | Tools can be run locally, allowing you to batch process your assets | Others require using their online services; requires markers to be processed one at a time |
| AR specific rendering | Kudan has many features that are specific to AR such as camera texture morphing and ambient light analysis, for more realistic rendering | Others fully depend on external engines and lack AR specific features |
| Types of tracking | Multiple tracking methods such as marker or SLAM, all within one package | Often choose to focus on just one type, meaning you will often need to combine different engines for the desired result. |
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