Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in the Library

Arloopa

Arloopa App

Download in Apple App Store | Download in Google Play Store

The ARLOOPA app is an AR visualization tool that brings the physical and digital worlds together as one. It places virtual content into your real environment, creating fantastic, interactive and valuable experiences. 

The free app consists of the following sections – AR scanner, 3D Models Library and Map, delivering content with the following 3 dimensions:

•  1. Marker-based AR
•  2. Markerless AR
•  3. Location-based AR

Check out a guide to the Arloopa App.

Arloopa Studio

The Arloopa studio is a simple yet effective and fairly customizable augmented reality experience tool. You have the option to move the 3D objects exactly where you want it placed in the AR experience. You can add multiple objects in one AR experience. The option to create AR content using a trigger image, using surface tracking or location services makes the tool more flexible for classrooms. 

Steps:

1. Go to Arloopa studio and select “Create an Account.”
2. Select “Create New Experience.”
3. Pick the type of experience you want to apply, either using a trigger image, placing the experience in the room or placing at a specific location.
4. Select the type of AR experience you want to add on top of your trigger image.
5. Paste the link or upload the image/video/object to layer on top and upload the trigger image.
6. After customizing the experience, select “Publish.”

Cost: Free for up to 3 experiences, for 7 days only

Assemblr

Assemblr EDU App

• Download in Apple App Store | Download in Google Play Store

Assemblr EDU is a one stop platform for students and teachers to enjoy learning in 3D & Augmented Reality (AR). With the help of Augmented Reality (AR) technology, teachers can present interactive lessons in 3D with photos, videos, and texts in a minute. Alternatively, find dozens of free lesson plans, modules and educational contents readily available in the app.

Assemblr App and Studio

• Download in Apple App Store | Download in Google Play Store

The Assemblr Studio is an app that you can download onto your computer or your mobile device. The 3D library is notable with animated objects and many educational items to include in your class. The platform is simple to use, and it allows more personalizations than many of the other tools. The free options are acceptable for many classrooms, and the cost to upload a customized trigger image (also called marker) is affordable. 

Steps:

1. Go to Assemblr Studio and download the software onto your computer.
2. Select “Create New Project” and give your project a name.
3. Add the 3D objects, pictures, or videos you want to include in your experience.
4. Place and modify the items on the marker area to customize the experience.
5. Select “Publish” and download the marker to view your experience.

Cost: Free (8 MB Storage of Custom 3D Objects, 1 custom marker)

EyeJack Creator

EyeJack App (Mobile)

Download in Apple App Store | Download in Google Play Store 

The EyeJack app is one of the easiest platforms to use because it’s essentially limited to adding a short video on top of a trigger image. The application must be installed on your computer. An audio upload is available to include a voice-over or ambient sound.

EyeJack App (Computer)

Steps:

1. Download the EyeJack app onto your computer.
2. Upload a trigger image (JPG or PNG file).
3. Upload a video, GIF or PNG to layer on top of the trigger image in the augmented reality experience.
4. Keep the QR provided to view in the app.
5. Download the EyeJack app on your mobile device (iOS & Android).
6. Open the app and select the eye at the bottom of the screen. Scan the QR code (found in step 4) and then view the trigger image.

Cost: Free (100 Free Views per month, up to 30 seconds per Artwork, up to 3 MB per Panels Project)

Halo AR

Halo AR App

Download in Apple App Store | Download in Google Play Store 

The Halo AR app is a new way to create augmented reality within the mobile application. In a few easy steps, students can build experiences on images by uploading or capturing a picture and then layering an AR experience on top of it. The AR layers can be from photos, videos or 3D objects on the mobile device or found in the library of content in the application. After the experience is published, those that follow you can view it in augmented reality.

Steps:
1. Snap a photo of any flat object
2. Pick a photo, YouTube video, or 3D model to overlay on top of it
3. Done!

Cost: Free

WebAR

Design and create engaging augmented reality teaching aids for education available in a web browser. No extra apps or coding experience required.

Steps:

1. Go to mywebar.com and select “Sign Up” to set up an account.
2. Select “Add New Project.”
3. Give the project a name and select the type of AR experience you want (QR code is free), then select “Create.”
4. Upload or use the content available in the library to layer on the QR code.
5. Select the save image and scan the QR code with a mobile device.

Cost: Free (Up to 5 AR experiences)