Augmented Reality Indoor Navigation Demo - ARCore based

[@Jakerski]

Legend says that the assistant is sitting there for 8 hours straight every day, doing nothing but answering video calls.

[@MobidevBizCorp]

This legend is a bit wrong. The assistant has different administration tasks connected with office management and security. The video calls task is just one of the management activity components.

[@linkirbyoshi644]

Are those scribblenauts assets at 1:38?

[@MobidevBizCorp]

Sorry, could you please rephrase your question?

[@potorrero]

Why isn't this a standard today? So useful.

[@oleksiitsymbal8205]

good point!

[@NMG717]

Any possibility to purchase it or get it on SAAS basis?

[@9justin7]

im using Unity platform, yes, but in terms of SDK im using ARCore, i imported the packages to use the AR function, my problem now is i didnt know how to implement the navigation into AR.. ANYONE? plss

[@raffls.8822]

Looks great! How do you keep track of where the phone is positioned and how do you manage the displaying of the path?

[@MobidevBizCorp]

We know the location of each visual marker. When the app scans the marker, we do reverse transformation to get the user's location. Then we calculate the route based on the user's location and destination. We don't draw the whole route to prevent content overlapping, because as you may know, AR content is always placed above the real-world layer, and occlusion by walls is a common issue. There are several ways to do it, but this one by far is the most cost-effective.

[@MobidevBizCorp]

@@fadfooood Yes, you are right, the standard compass accuracy margin is about 20 degrees. We've solved this issue by encoding the correct azimuth in the AR marker and setting up further correction. Something like "the front face of the marker is rotated to the North by 73 dergrees."

[@un-ro]

Nice, I just try to implement this for my thesis with Android ARCore Native, hope it work too. Do you guys have a recommended platform / reference to store these data ? like the point, marker etc

[@MrWasGehtSieDasAn121]

Hey UxDox, I am doing the same stuff for my thesis. Do you want to connect?

[@gokulraam6912]

@@MrWasGehtSieDasAn121 I would love to connect. How may I contact you??

[@mindheadlines]

Yes, Scanning can be done with augmented images ? what method you have used to store a map and render it ? I mean have you used cloud anchors to do that ?

[@mcbebu10]

i want to know this also

[@MobidevBizCorp]

No, we didn't use cloud anchors because ARCore Cloud Anchor API has the quotas for request bandwidth (see details: developers.google.com/ar/develop/java/cloud-anchors/developer-guide-android). We use our custom backend which implements similar functionality, however instead of 3D feature map we use augmented images and their coordinates.

[@rutujamore2786]

can you plzz tell me this arcore is used in what??means whether unity or any other??Till i know it is arcore is sdk so can you plzz clear my idea?

[@MobidevBizCorp]

ARCore could be used in native applications (java/kotlin) or in Unity or in Unreal (developers.google.com/ar) Our example is native (kotlin), but you can use any option For instance, we use it for two purposes: 1) Determination user's position with the help of Augment Images (developers.google.com/ar/develop/java/augmented-images) 2) Drawing AR itself, in our case 3D arrows and information plates (developers.google.com/ar/develop/java/quickstart) Read also our article "How Augmented Reality-based Indoor Navigation Works" mobidev.biz/blog/augmented-reality-indoor-navigation-app-developement-arkit

[@leenabdal-khaleq8501]

@@MobidevBizCorp 404 Error !

[@jeetshah6923]

When depth api is going to be released? Any idea?

[@mindheadlines]

How much distance you have covered between each marker that your are scanning with augmented images ?

[@MobidevBizCorp]

Actually, there is no exact answer, because it depends on ARKit's tracking quality, which in turn depends on the environment and many other factors (uninterrupted session, the extensiveness of movements, etc.). In general, additional markers have to be placed on average every 50 meters.

[@funandgameswithzayn]

Can i use kotlin for indoor AR navigation... is there any guide through for that???

[@MobidevBizCorp]

Hello! We're sorry, unfortunately we do not provide guidance on the matter. But you can check our blog to find some more details on technology implementation: mobidev.biz/

[@leenabdal-khaleq8501]

How did u align the cartesian coordinate to geographic coordinates ? Did u used google map ?

[@leenabdal-khaleq8501]

I need answer ,please

[@lahiruferreira2586]

Does anyone know how can develop a system to show the path to the user when driving inside an indoor parking area? which technology can be used?

[@oleksiitsymbal8205]

Probably you need to combine gps + visual markers (camera is a must). Another option - to combine with some kind of beacons. Eventually, it depends on a business case

[@agilam8342]

how can we implement in both android and IOS is there any platform to do so?

[@MobidevBizCorp]

There are some options: - Use Unity + ARKit and ARCore. In this case, part of the code will be common and another one - separate for each platform - Use cross-platform AR SDK (like Vuforia) but the quality will be worse than using ARKit/ARCore Read our article "How Augmented Reality-based Indoor Navigation Works", where are described details about technologies mobidev.biz/blog/augmented-reality-indoor-navigation-app-developement-arkit

[@karlotten8142]

How does this system work without beacons or wifi to precisely locate the user at any point? Is this pixel/imagine matching to previously captured way-points?

[@MobidevBizCorp]

Our app is based on an AR framework. The map model knows the location of key elements of a room/floor (e.g. walls, furniture, destinations), as well as coordinates of visual markers placed around. A user scans a visual marker, the app, knowing the approximate position of the marker on the map, calculates user location. Then the app uses smartphone odometry to estimate the current location in relation to the position where the user scanned the marker.

[@Gamer25ize]

mobidev can you upload tutorials how to make a simple indoor navigation app i need for my college project.,..i no nothing about app development and need to make this asap

[@MobidevBizCorp]

Hello, Preetam, It is always better to learn from courses rather than KZbin tutorials. Probably, we'll make some video tutorials in the future, but these will be on more high level things.

[@athiras2670]

How does this routes are saved ? Can you guide us to save routes ?We are stuck with our final year B-tech project....😢Is there any tutorial available to do this

[@aniketkumarchaudhary9066]

Hey , did your project gets complete if yes then please help me also

[@kevinnguyen1664]

Super cool!

[@oleksiitsymbal8205]

thanks!

[@aserashaikh9373]

Its amazing we studies for augmented reality 👍👍👍

[@oleksiitsymbal8205]

perfect!

[@lorenchris8076]

Is this project using beacons/gps or just computer vision ?

[@oleksiitsymbal8205]

just CV. but in production the combination could be used

[@bhaveshsharma7370]

I've heard that it stores maps only for 24 hours, is it true?? Actually I have to build an app for indoor navigation for shopping mall. Can you guide me?

[@MobidevBizCorp]

If you mean cloud storage and it is managed by your company - you can store maps as long as you need.

[@bhaveshsharma7370]

Thank you for your reply But ARCore only supports a few mobiles, how can I use it for any android mobile?

[@MobidevBizCorp]

@@bhaveshsharma7370 Yes, you are right, one should take note that ARCore works on a limited number of devices. However, the growing popularity of AR boosts demand, and new devices will keep emerging. You can find the full list of currently supported devices here: developers.google.com/ar/discover/supported-devices

[@RicoMendez]

I need to do the same - did you manage to figure anything out? I would be most grateful if you could lend assistance in any way.

[@MobidevBizCorp]

@@RicoMendez Yes. This video shows a prototype, while we are working on a new, more complex version. Our team would be happy to develop a custom solution for you. Please contact us at [e-mail].

[@aasiabatool7883]

Is ARCore best only for IOS?not for android.

[@MobidevBizCorp]

Vice versa. In this example we used ARCore - an augmented reality development platform for Android OS. And for iOS we use ARKit framework. Check out our iOS example here kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ61gKBso8d4oqM

[@nizamtechzmy3490]

ARCore - android ARKit - iOS

[@ahmedbebars3716]

how ARcore read the route on indoor map?

[@MobidevBizCorp]

Map models contain a list of vertices and a list of paths that in fact are links between vertices. When a user selects a destination, the app calculates the optimal route based on existing vertices and paths so that the last vertex in the route must be as close to the target as possible. As a result of route calculation, we get an array of paths in the order of proximity to the destination. That said, reading the route on the indoor map means reading the elements of the array of paths.

[@ahmedbebars3716]

@@MobidevBizCorp use blueprint map to the place

[@izaz.cs72]

@@ahmedbebars3716 Dijkstra Algorithm or A*

[@dafibh]

All these using arcore?

[@MobidevBizCorp]

Yes, this application works with the help of ARCore and we used the cloud for maps storage. The same can be implemented in iOS with the help of ARKit for indoor navigation, watch this demo kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ61gKBso8d4oqM as an example.

[@ShaharyarQadirJahejo]

What would be the worth of this app if someone approaches you as in ...how many dollars for this simple level app

[@oleksiitsymbal8205]

everything depends on a use case. reach us and we can chat

[@muteealjabri]

How to do this?? Please give me Tutorial

[@oleksiitsymbal8205]

unfortunately, we don't have one to share ( its experience

[@daviddub]

Who uses this technology right now? I'm truly curious.

[@MobidevBizCorp]

Indeed, AR is an emerging technology, which is used by early adopters mostly. Among the big names leveraging indoor navigation systems with the technology are retailers like Target and Home Depot. Volkswagen utilized AR indoor navigation to improve localization in their manufacturing processes. At least that's what we know.

[@YouMockMe]

Seems old. ...anything newer?

[@MobidevBizCorp]

Hello. Yes, as you can see, the date of publication is September 2018. During this time, undoubtedly, AR development has provided new opportunities for Android. Unfortunately, we don't have a video with a new version of ARCore, but you can watch a new video for ARKit from our developers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4HYhqGdiaaUb7M. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to write to us at [e-mail].

[@treediegames7199]

@@MobidevBizCorp Can we please get the tutorial for this?

[@oleksiitsymbal8205]

@@treediegames7199 unfortunately, we dont have one(

[@epicvillain8308]

When “totally awesome computers” ads make this video look like a “totally awesome computers” ad. Barf.

[@oleksiitsymbal8205]

Sure, its a marketing staff. But based on technologies that are already exist ))