What this book covers

Chapter 1, Augmented Reality Concepts and Tools, introduces the two major Augmented Reality approaches: sensor-based and computer vision-based Augmented Reality.

Chapter 2, Viewing the World, introduces you to the first basic step in building Augmented Reality applications: capturing and displaying the real world on your device.

Chapter 3, Superimposing the World, helps you use JMonkeyEngine to overlay high-fidelity 3D models over the physical world.

Chapter 4, Locating in the World, provides the basic building blocks to implement your own Augmented Reality browser using sensors and GPS.

Chapter 5, Same as Hollywood - Virtual on Physical Objects, explains you the power of the Vuforia^TM SDK for computer vision-based AR.

Chapter 6, Make It Interactive - Create the User Experience, explains how to make Augmented Reality applications interactive. Specifically, you will learn how to develop ray picking, proximity-based interaction, and 3D motion gesture-based interaction.

Chapter 7, Further Reading and Tips, introduces more advanced techniques to improve any AR application's development.