Niantic announces the global launch of the Lightship Augmented Reality Developer Kit. This is the platform that allows developers to shape their projects for the Real-World Metaverse. The new platform includes the technologies that power the popular Pokémon Go title, made by Niantic, every day.
Niantic announces the debut of Lightship Augmented Reality Developer Kit
The first set of tools of the Niantic Lightship Augmented Reality Developer Kit is already available through the official portal Lightship-dev. The platform brings together the three main characteristics of AR: real-time mapping, understanding and sharing. It will be easier for developers to create AR experiences using some or all of the ARDK tools. Over time, Niantic will also make an increasing number of tools available through its platform.
It should also be noted that Niantic Ventures will invest $ 20 million in companies that build applications for the Real World Metaverse, contributing to the global ecosystem. The initial fund is set to grow with new future investments. Niantic’s partner brands include Coachella, Lifull, PGA of America, Historic Royal Palaces, Science Museum Group, Shueisha, Softbank, artist JR and Superblue, TRIPP, Universal Pictures and Warner Music Group.
The company comment
John Hanke, founder and CEO of Niantic, declares: “Transforming humanity’s relationship with technology through the union of the physical and virtual worlds requires the ideas and perspectives of as many people as possible. That’s why we’re so excited to deliver the tools behind the technology that powers our games, so developers, creators and brands around the world can build inclusive experiences that push the boundaries of what’s possible with. augmented reality AR. “