Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore

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Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore

Instructor: Google AR & VR

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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No prior experience required

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1 week at 10 hours a week

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There are 4 modules in this course

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.

In this module, you'll be introduced to the basics of augmented reality and some surrounding context-- how and why it was developed, and how it compares to and differs from its technological cousin, virtual reality. You will also learn more about the current industry landscape, the hardware needed to view AR content, and how people are using AR today.

What's included

11 videos2 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

11 videos Total 11 minutes

Introduction 1 minute
The history of augmented reality 2 minutes
AR today: smartphone vs. standalone 1 minute
Google AR 1 minute
AR for shopping and retail 1 minute
AR for business 1 minute
AR for social media 1 minute
AR for gaming 1 minute
AR for education 1 minute
AR for healthcare 1 minute
AR for nonprofits 1 minute

2 readings Total 40 minutes

The similarities and differences between AR and VR 20 minutes
Learning checkpoint - the basics of augmented reality 20 minutes

2 assignments Total 45 minutes

Module 1 practice quiz 20 minutes
Module 1 final assessment 25 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 20 minutes

Looking to the future of augmented reality 20 minutes

In this module we’ll dive into the hardware components inside mobile devices that power augmented reality, and you'll discover ways in which AR assets can feel real and keep users immersed. You'll learn about ARCore features that help make a digital object behave as though it exists in a real world space, as well as a few constraints facing AR today.

What's included

18 videos5 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

18 videos Total 20 minutes

Placing and positioning assets 1 minute
Scale and the size of assets 1 minute
Occlusion 1 minute
Lighting for increased realism 1 minute
Solid augmented assets 0 minutes
Context awareness 1 minute
Tracking in AR 1 minute
Outside-in tracking 1 minute
Inside-out tracking 1 minute
Motion tracking 2 minutes
Environmental understanding: feature points and plane-finding 1 minute
Light estimation 1 minute
Anchors 1 minute
Interface issues and lack of UI metaphors 2 minutes
AR’s technical constraints: size, power, heat 2 minutes
The 3D barrier 1 minute
Computer vision limitations 1 minute
Constraints of occlusion and shading 1 minute

5 readings Total 95 minutes

The hardware that makes mobile AR work 25 minutes
Learning checkpoint - AR functionality 20 minutes
Learning checkpoint - inside-out vs. outside-in tracking 15 minutes
Learning checkpoint - fundamentals of ARCore 20 minutes
Learning checkpoint - constraints with current AR 15 minutes

2 assignments Total 40 minutes

Module 2 practice quiz 15 minutes
Module 2 final assessment 25 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 20 minutes

Understanding AR essentials 20 minutes

In this section you’ll dive into a few specific examples of how AR applications are being used in the real world. You’ll learn about the strengths and current constraints of the ARCore platform, user considerations, and basic AR interaction options. You’ll also gain more knowledge about the tools and team you’ll need to build an AR app.

What's included

9 videos6 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

9 videos Total 10 minutes

The Android OS is everywhere 1 minute
How low-light conditions limit AR on mobile 1 minute
How simple surfaces challenge AR 1 minute
User flow 1 minute
Working with technical limitations 1 minute
If you build it, they might try to break it 1 minute
Preparing your tools 1 minute
Outlining: drafting your design 1 minute
Building the team to execute your vision 1 minute

6 readings Total 100 minutes

Cloud Anchors for shared AR 25 minutes
Learning checkpoint - use cases and current powers/limitations of AR 15 minutes
User experience (UX) and user interface (UI) to consider 15 minutes
Basic AR interaction options 20 minutes
Learning checkpoint - think like a user 15 minutes
Learning checkpoint - next steps on the AR journey 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 40 minutes

Module 3 practice quiz 15 minutes
Module 3 final assessment 25 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 20 minutes

Thinking about your users 20 minutes

In this last module we’ll dive deeper into some important elements of augmented reality and bring them to life with existing ARCore apps. You’ll also learn more about how to create 3D assets for AR with tools like Google Poly and Unity, as well as discover further resources to continue your augmented reality learning journey.

What's included

11 videos6 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

11 videos Total 9 minutes

Surface detection and creating planes 1 minute
User interaction: hit-testing and pose 1 minute
Placing with anchor points 1 minute
Occlusion between virtual assets 1 minute
Light estimation: matching virtual light to real light 1 minute
Multi-plane detection and spatial mapping 1 minute
Processing needs in mobile AR 1 minute
Breaking immersion 1 minute
Framing as a creative device 1 minute
What is Poly? 1 minute
What is Unity? 1 minute

6 readings Total 120 minutes

Learning checkpoint - a closer look at mechanics of ARCore 20 minutes
Poly, a library of 3D assets for your AR app 20 minutes
Sceneform for easier AR content creation 30 minutes
Learning checkpoint - using Poly and Unity to create ARCore assets 10 minutes
Glossary of AR 20 minutes
Resources 20 minutes

2 assignments Total 40 minutes

Module 4 practice quiz 15 minutes
Module 4 final assessment 25 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Your own AR journey 10 minutes

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Reviewed on Oct 6, 2024

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

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2021

The content is still relevant, but there are few things like Poly google which doesn't exist anymore. The course does feel that needs some minor updates. Overall is a good course.

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Best learning experience. I learned a lot about the VR basics, tools/applications, and required skill sets to make myself market-ready.  Thank you so much. Please keep up the good work.

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