Augmented Reality

Experience your products in the real world with rooomProducts' Augmented Reality capabilities. AR technology allows customers to visualize products in their actual environment before making purchase decisions, creating more engaging and confident shopping experiences.

What is Augmented Reality for Products?

Augmented Reality (AR) overlays digital 3D product models onto the real world through mobile devices and tablets. This technology bridges the gap between online shopping and physical product interaction, allowing customers to:

• Visualize products at scale - See how furniture fits in their room or how accessories look in their space
• Reduce purchase uncertainty - Experience products before buying to minimize returns
• Enhance engagement - Create memorable, interactive shopping experiences
• Improve conversion rates - Help customers make confident purchase decisions

Getting Started with AR

To enable AR functionality for your products, ensure your 3D models meet the technical requirements outlined in the limitations section below. Once your models are optimized:

1. Upload your 3D model to the rooomProducts platform
2. Test on target devices to ensure optimal performance

The AR experience automatically activates when users tap the AR icon in the product viewer on compatible devices.

Supported Devices and Browsers

AR functionality is available on:

• iOS devices running iOS 12+ with ARKit support
• Android devices with ARCore support (Android 7.0+)
• Modern mobile browsers including Safari, Chrome, and Firefox
• WebXR-compatible browsers for enhanced AR experiences

Note that AR performance varies by device capabilities, with newer devices providing smoother experiences and better tracking accuracy.

Best Practices for AR-Ready Products

To create optimal AR experiences:

Model Optimization:

• Keep polygon counts under 100k for smooth performance
• Use texture resolutions of 1024px or smaller when possible
• Minimize the number of materials and textures
• Avoid complex transparency effects that can impact performance

Technical Limitations

Understanding these technical constraints ensures optimal AR performance across all supported devices:

Texture Requirements:

• Resolution: Smaller than 1024px recommended (absolute limit: 2048px)
• Maximum count: Up to 6 textures per model
• Format: Standard web formats (JPG, PNG, WebP)
• Optimization: Compress textures to balance quality and performance

Geometry Constraints:

• Meshes: Maximum of 50 mesh objects per model
• Polygon count: Up to 100,000 triangles total
• Complexity: Avoid unnecessary geometric detail that won't be visible in AR

Material Limitations:

• Transparency: Avoid transparent materials when possible as they impact performance
• Shaders: Use standard PBR materials for best compatibility
• Effects: Complex material effects may not render consistently across devices

These limitations ensure your AR experiences work smoothly across the wide range of mobile devices your customers use. For more detailed technical specifications, refer to Apple QuickLook documentation.