Image Targets
Image Targets are the easiest way to put AR content on flat objects such as magazine pages, trading cards and photographs.
To add an Image Target:
- Register as a Vuforia developer
- Get an app License Key and add it to your project
- Upload images to the Target Manager
- Import to your project
Object Targets
Object Targets are the best choice for 3D objects that have a stable geometry and few moving parts. Toys and consumer products often make good Object Targets.
To add an Object Target:
- Register as a Vuforia developer
- Get an app License Key and add it to your project
- Scan your object with the Object Scanner
- Upload its OD file to the Target Manager
- Import to your project
Cylinder Targets
Cylinder Targets enable you to put AR content on objects with cylindrical and conical shapes. Soda cans, bottles and tubes with printed designs are great candidates for Cylinder Targets.
To add a Cylinder Target:
- Register as a Vuforia developer
- Get an app License Key and add it to your project
- Upload images to the Target Manager
- Import to your project
Multi Targets
Multi Targets are the best way to put AR content on objects with flat surfaces that may viewed from multiple sides, or contain multiple images. Product packaging, posters and murals all make great Multi Targets.
To add a Multi Target:
- Register as a Vuforia developer
- Get an app License Key and add it to your project
- Upload images to the Target Manager
- Import to your project
VuMarks
VuMarks enable you to identify and augment series of objects. They’re a great way to add information and content to product lines, inventory and machinery.
To add a VuMark:
- Register as a Vuforia developer
- Get an app License Key and add it to your project
- Design your VuMark with the VuMark Designer
- Upload its SVG file to the Target Manager
- Import to your project
Cloud Targets
Cloud Recognition enables you to manage large collections of Image Targets from your own CMS. It is the best way to support product catalogs, print advertising and any other application that benefits from easy versioning of large image sets.
To add a Cloud Target:
- Register as a Vuforia developer
- Get an app License Key and add it to your project
- Upload images to the Target Manager
- Copy Cloud Recognition keys to your project
Model Targets
Model Targets is the best choice to augment objects for which you have the CAD-data or a 3D textured mesh. Machines, vehicles, or literally any product can be augmented with this feature bridging physical to digital worlds.
To add a Model Target:
- Register as a Vuforia developer
- Get an app License Key and add it to your project
- Use the Model Target Generator to create your targets
- Import to your project
Ground Plane
Ground Plane enables you to place content on horizontal surfaces like floors and table tops. It is a great way to visualize products for shopping apps, and to create games in everyday environments.
Ground Plane is free for Unity developers.
Become a Vuforia developer to get support and access to other Vuforia features.
To add Ground Plane:
- Register as a Vuforia developer
Area Targets
Area Targets is the best way to augment the physical environment you have scanned previously with a 3D scanner. You can author augmented content for factory floors, museums, offices, or apartments and display them in-situ using Vuforia supported devices.
To add an Area Target:
- Register as a Vuforia developer
- Get an app License Key and add it to your project
- Scan your environment with the supported 3D scanners
- Use the Area Target Generator to create your targets
- Import to your project