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XR Development with Unity

XR Development with Unity

By : Anna Braun, Raffael Rizzo
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XR Development with Unity

XR Development with Unity

4.8 (21)
By: Anna Braun, Raffael Rizzo

Overview of this book

The drastic surge in the demand for XR development has led to an imminent need for comprehensive resources, learning material, and overall know-how in this area. This one-stop resource will ensure that professionals venturing into XR development can access all XR-related techniques to build appealing XR applications, without relying on Google every step of the way. This book is your guide to developing XR applications with Unity 2021.3 or later versions, helping you to create VR, AR, and MR experiences of increasing complexity. The chapters cover the entire XR application development process from setting up an interactive XR scene using the XR Interaction Toolkit or AR Foundation, adding physics, animations, continuous movement, teleportation, sound effects, and visual effects, to testing and deploying to VR headsets, simulators, smartphones, and tablets. Additionally, this XR book takes you on a journey from the basics of Unity and C# to advanced techniques such as building multiplayer applications and incorporating hand- and gaze-tracking capabilities. By the end of this book, you'll be fully equipped to create cutting-edge XR projects for engaging individual, academic, and industrial use cases that captivate your audience.
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Part 1 – Understanding the Basics of XR and Unity
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Part 2 – Interactive XR Applications with Custom Logic, Animations, Physics, Sound, and Visual Effects
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Part 3 – Advanced XR Techniques: Hand-Tracking, Gaze-Tracking, and Multiplayer Capabilities

Introduction to XR and Unity

In this chapter, we will explore the extraordinary potential of XR development and how Unity, the leading game engine in the field, can help us unlock it. Through this journey, you will gain a deep understanding of the various forms of Extended Reality (XR) and their capabilities, paving the way for you to create immersive and unforgettable experiences. You will discover how Unity plays a crucial role in blending the realms of the physical and digital worlds worldwide. Let's dive into this fascinating world and discover the limitless possibilities that await us.

In this chapter, our discussion will encompass the following topics:

  • Understanding XR and its different forms (AR, MR, and VR)
  • How did Unity evolve as a platform for XR development?
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