Learning ARKit for Developers

1h 34mIntermediate2018-07-25

Authors

Brian Advent

Software Developer, Educator, Mathematician

Course details

If you're intrigued by the potential of augmented reality (AR)—and want to start incorporating this exciting technology in new and existing products—then this project-based course is for you. Here, learn what you need to know to create AR apps using the powerful ARKit and SpriteKit frameworks. Explore how SpriteKit and ARKit work together, how to set up an ARKit project, how to use 3D anchors, and more. In addition to covering the fundamentals of both frameworks, this course provides you with an opportunity to apply what you learned by creating a fun AR game.

Learning objectives
ARKit and SpriteKit basics
How SpriteKit and ARKit work together
Checking for ARKit compatibility
Using SpriteKit to add animations to a game
Using anchors to position objects
User interactions with sprites

Skills covered

Augmented RealityiOSAppleVisualization and Real-TimeProduct and ManufacturingLearning

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome
02 - What you should know
03 - Using the exercise files

1. Going Beyond 2D with SpriteKit

04 - ARKit basics
05 - SpriteKit basics
06 - How SpriteKit and ARKit work together

2. First Steps with ARKit and SpriteKit

07 - ARKit project setup
08 - How to check for ARKit compatibility
09 - A basic ARKit configuration
10 - Hit testing - Find anchors and place birds

3. AR Game Setup with SpriteKit

11 - The game we want to create
12 - Project overview
13 - The SpriteKit editor - Create a cool menu
14 - User interactions with sprites
15 - SKActions - A flying bird

4. Add AR Capabilities

16 - Add anchors at random positions
17 - Attach nodes to anchors
18 - Catch birds using z-distance
19 - Finishing touches

Conclusion

20 - Next steps