Augmented reality (AR) is revolutionizing the restaurant industry. AR makes menus interactive, improves the dining experience, and aids in training.
WebAR Insights
Explore the exciting world of WebAR. Our latest insights, views and articles will help you learn more about how this technology functions and how it can be used for brands across all sectors. Unlock a world of immersive experiences and get a better understanding of real life applications.
What is WebAR?
Web-based Augmented Reality is a groundbreaking technology that brings the digital into the physical world, enabling immersive experiences through web browsers. As it eliminates the need for dedicated apps, it offers a frictionless option accessible to anyone. This opens up a world of possibilities for businesses and brands looking to deploy unique experiences.
What’s the difference between WebAR and Augmented Reality?
Web-based AR is a subset of Augmented Reality (AR), allowing users to experience AR content directly through web browsers. Augmented Reality (AR) is a broader term encompassing all forms of digitally enhanced reality, including AR experiences accessed through dedicated apps.
App-based AR can be a barrier to adoption, as it requires users to take an additional step before experiencing the AR content. WebAR eliminates this barrier by delivering AR experiences directly to the user’s web browser.
How is WebAR used?
Web-based Augmented Reality enhances many industries in multiple ways. Its enhanced accessibility—directly integrating Augmented Reality experiences into web browsers—transforms retail, marketing, education, entertainment and more.
From interactive product demonstrations and virtual try-ons to educational tools and immersive advertising campaigns, it simplifies access and enhances user engagement across many sectors.
WebAR development enables businesses to bring augmented reality to the widest possible audience. Frameworks and tools simplify the process.
Of the two main approaches to developing augmented reality (AR) experiences, WebAR works on nearly all devices without requiring downloads.
AR portals can have photorealistic 360 spheres showing real-world locations or they can be completely digitally crafted into a number of imaginary worlds. AR portals can be the size of a small room or can be the size of stadiums.
WebAR in the beverage industry allows brands to deeply engage customers. This elevates the user experience, allowing them to stand above the competition.
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WebAR succeeds in doing away with all of these barriers by enabling people to instantly access AR without a download. This results in a smooth user experience, greater reach, higher conversions, increased shareability, and ultimately, more sales.
The applications of WebAR are unlimited. It can be used to promote brands, increase awareness, enhance learning, and provide interactive entertainment.
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The biggest drawback of app-based AR technology is getting users to download an application.
While app-based AR has slowed down the pace of AR integration into marketing campaigns, Web AR is making up for the friction. But there are still challenges associated with successfully executing Web-based AR campaigns.
Within a few clicks, your customer can interact with your brand in the physical world, view products at home, try-on clothing items like sunglasses, or watch the founder of the brand talk and walk across your kitchen table.
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Unlike app-based AR that requires the user to download and store an application on their phone (taking up time and space), Web AR is app-less, requires no downloads, and is a lower barrier to entry for users.
Glossary
Here are some related terms to help you dive deeper into this fascinating and widely used technology.
WebAR Frameworks
Web-based Augmented Reality (WebAR) technology enables users to view and interact with AR content directly in a web browser, without downloading a separate app. WebAR experiences are easier and more cost-effective to develop; they are also easy to share via URL, boosting accessibility to wider audiences and increasing virality.
Markerless Tracking
AR markerless tracking enables AR experiences without the need for predefined markers or objects. This technology operates without requiring prior knowledge of the user’s space and functions independently of any signal; rather, the device scans its environment in real time to detect surfaces, objects, and spatial features in order to overlay content.
Javascript AR
JavaScript AR refers to JavaScript frameworks or libraries used for creating AR experiences in web applications. JavaScript AR leverages the power of the language to help developers build interactive and immersive AR content that can be accessed directly through web browsers. These frameworks often incorporate features like marker tracking, object recognition, and spatial mapping to enhance AR experiences for users.
Occlusion
Occlusion refers to the effect in which real-world objects realistically block or hide virtual ones. This adds a sense of depth and realism to the AR experience, helping position virtual objects in relation to the real world within the user’s view. Careful occlusion management prevents visual conflicts and inconsistencies.
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)
PWAs are web applications that leverage modern web capabilities to provide users with an app-like experience directly through web browsers. They work on any device and adapt to various screen sizes and orientations, offering features like push notifications, home screen installation, and seamless UX without traditional app store downloads.
Cross-platform AR
Cross-platform AR refers to Augmented Reality applications or experiences that can run on multiple devices and operating systems without significant modification. Utilizing frameworks like ARCore, ARKit, or WebXR, developers can create AR content that is compatible with a range of platforms, ensuring broader accessibility and reach.
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