Analysis and Development using Tools for Augmented Reality on Smartphones

Abstract: The goal of this master thesis was to examine some of the available development tools for augmented reality in mobile applications. The best development tool were then used in development of an application for Android or iOS. The thesis has two main parts, the analysis of development tools and the application development. During the analysis ve dierent commercial development tools for augmented reality were examined. Four criterions were dened that were used to compare the dierent development tools. Based on the analysis the development tool that fullled most criterions were chosen to be used in the development of an application. The development had two main parts, design and implementation. Several body and brainstorming sessions were used during the design phase to nd a good idea for an application that could show the functionality of the chosen development tool. This resulted in an application idea that with the help of augmented reality informs a commuter how long he will have to wait until his bus arrives. A Lo-Fi prototype was developed during the design phase that was used as a base for the development of the application. Valuable information about user interaction was received from testing the Lo-Fi prototype on potential users. This resulted in a Hi-Fi prototype that underwent several usability evaluation to get an intuitive design.