Faizan Akhtar

XR on the Web: Exploring the Possibilities with JavaScript

Talk
Thursday, Aug 29
16:30 - 16:55
Folium

XR (eXtended Reality - VR/AR/MR) is rapidly transforming various industries, from gaming and entertainment to retail, education, and beyond. For instance, brands like IKEA use web-based AR to allow customers to visualize furniture in their homes without needing to download an app.

This talk, will specifically address AR on the web. With advancements, AR experiences are now accessible directly through browsers, eliminating the need to download dedicated apps, which is possible due to JS. What was then just a thought that AR experiences could be accessed directly through browsers without downloading any dedicated app has now become a possibility because of JavaScript. This session delves into the exciting possibilities of AR on the web, discussing underlying technologies and frameworks, and much more!

By attending this talk, the attendees will be able to learn how to use JavaScript to create amazing AR experiences directly in the browser, making AR more accessible and practical. [)-)