Augment 3D

Augment 3D is a free augmented reality app that allows users to try out products and other objects before purchasing them. The first time the app is used, there is a short tutorial about how the app is used and how to manipulate the 3D models in the augmented reality space. To move the model up and down, pan with one finger and to rotate use two fingers. To resize, pinch the fingers together just as to resize a photo.

There are public models that are free to use and many different styles and themes of 3D models to try. Several categories of models organize the model selection. I chose to use the "education" category to try out the app. The education category was quite small, with only 9 models currently to choose from.


The finger motions are a bit confusing at first and difficult to move. I placed several objects around my apartment to try out a few features. 



Users can turn off the AR feature and rotate the 3D model around to get a better look at the model before placing it. 

Other option allow you to bookmark models to easily find them again to use, create basic backgrounds, or even create your own 3D models to share with a paid account. The prices are very high, starting at $300.00 per month. You can also scan in objects with a QR code from the app. I attempted this without success. After browsing online, I found that this feature is primarily used by companies to send out to consumers who would like to use a model to see what the appliances or other products would look like in their homes. 

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