How to start writing an augmented reality application

Question

I have been looking at creating an augmented reality application. Can anyone suggest a preferred technology platform to start writing an application of this kind.

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Answer 1

Does desktop application include WebGL applications in the web browser?

If so, then you might want to check out skarf.js, a framework that I have written for handling JavaScript augmented reality libraries in Three.js. It currently integrates JSARToolKit and js-aruco, so you can easily switch between these two libraries to decide on the more suitable one to use.

This framework takes care of a number of things for you, including automatic loading of models when the associated markers are detected (association is specified in a JSON file). There is also a GUI marker system which allows users to control settings using AR markers.

Integration with Three.js is just one line of code to create a Skarf instance and another line of code to update.

There are videos, live demos, source codes, examples and documentation available. Check out http://cg.skeelogy.com/skarfjs/ for more info.