The Augmented Reality Application Format (ARAF) is an ISO standard published by MPEG and can be used to formalize a full Mixed and Augmented Reality (MAR) experience.
ARAF allows the creation of any MAR experience, from basic “Hello World” applications to very complex scenes that can integrate a full set of features provided by the ARAF technology. Among all, here's a list of the most important ones:
- interoperability between real and virtual worlds by connecting to sensors (e.g. device orientation, GPS, camera, etc.),
- commanding actuators,
- dynamic content (interpolators, scripting),
- user interaction (touch sensors) and
- server communication.
Moreover, a set of elements specifically designed for augmented reality experiences have been introduced in ARAF in order to allow the content creator to easily add specific functionalities in his AR experience:
- image recognition and tracking,
- audio recognition and synchronization,
- map support.
Looking from another perspective, by using ARAF, content creators can design MAR experiences from location-based applications to image-based augmentation, from local to cloud-assisted processing, from single-player to multiplayer.
ARAF Browser is an open source software that allows the consumption of any ARAF compliant content.
The ARAF browser was intensively tested on the following devices and it is compatible with mostly all devices running Android 4, 5 and 6.
- Nexus 5 (Android 6.0.1)
- LG G Flex 2 (Android 5.1.1)
- Samsung Galaxy S3 (Android 4.1.2)
Notes:
- ARAF browser has not been tested on Android 7
- ARAF browser may not work as expected on devices with a modified operating system
- some devices may not be compatible with ARAF browser. The most common reason is that the operating system is missing a library which is required by the ARAF browser (e.g. Huawei, Alcatel, Xiaomi).
An ARAF MOOC is available at the following address: https://www.coursera.org/learn/augmented-reality
ARAF Browser is an Android Entertainment app developed by CPS Games and published on the Google play store. It has gained around 1000 installs so far, with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5 in the play store.
ARAF Browser requires Android with an OS version of 3.0 and up. In addition, the app has a content rating of Everyone, from which you can decide if it is suitable to install for family, kids, or adult users. ARAF Browser is an Android app and cannot be installed on Windows PC or MAC directly.
Android Emulator is a software application that enables you to run Android apps and games on a PC by emulating Android OS. There are many free Android emulators available on the internet. However, emulators consume many system resources to emulate an OS and run apps on it. So it is advised that you check the minimum and required system requirements of an Android emulator before you download and install it on your PC.
Below you will find how to install and run ARAF Browser on PC:
If you follow the above steps correctly, you should have the ARAF Browser ready to run on your Windows PC or MAC. In addition, you can check the minimum system requirements of the emulator on the official website before installing it. This way, you can avoid any system-related technical issues.
| ARAF Browser APK 2.0.6 | 19.24 MB | 2.0.6 |
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