The Vuforia Engine team has been working hard to offer our developers more ways to create immersive, engaging AR experiences – and today we get to show you that work. Vuforia Engine 9.0 includes the following advancements and functionality:

• Vuforia Engine Area Targets with Area Target Generator

• Scanned Model Targets

• Advanced Model Targets – Multiple Model Detection

• Continued experiences when pausing applications

• Simulation Play Mode

• Vuforia Engine Tracking Scale

Today we’re launching a patch to Vuforia Engine 8.6 (8.6.10) which includes the following improvements and fixes:

The new year may be just around the corner, but Vuforia Engine updates are available now. The team has been working hard on enhancing Model Targets, improving workflows, and adding an entirely new supported platform! Vuforia Engine 8.6 includes the following advancements and functionality:

The Vuforia team is excited to announce Vuforia Engine 8.5! This release includes the following updates:

• New API to optimize Model Target tracking

• Enhancements to Vuforia VISLAM

• Support for Hololens 2

Model Targets are once again a highlight feature in this update! With the combination of developer feedback and the massive potential this technology holds, we wanted to optimize how applications track a model based on the use case.

Hello Developers,

The Vuforia team wants to invite you to our Early Access Program! This EAP will focus on a new feature, Area Targets, that allows you to use an entire space as the target itself. A 3D scan taken of the desired area can be converted into an AR target that augmented reality content can be placed on.

Here are a few places Area Targets can shine and what can be added to your space:

The team has been eagerly awaiting to announce Vuforia Engine 8.3, one of our smartest advancements with AR yet!

A new version of Vuforia Engine is available: 8.1.11. Upgrade to fix a compiler error in Unity 2018.4.

And be reminded of the workaround for using the Vuforia sample apps: https://forum.unity.com/threads/known-issues-with-unity-2019-1.670405/

UPDATE – 5/22/19

Last week we announced that our Classic license will be retiring at the end of the month. In response to discussions we’ve had with members of our community, we’re going to extend the opportunity to purchase the Classic license until June 5th.

After this date, Classic licenses will no longer be available for purchase but will continue to work as per our user agreement. Our new subscription option, the Basic license, will take its place.

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Today we’re launching a patch to Vuforia Engine 8.1 (8.1.10) which includes fixes for improved Hololens Model Target tracking stability.

Currently available for download via the Vuforia Developer Portal and via upgrade directly in Unity 2018.3.0f2+. See Release Notes for details.

Vuforia Engine is ready for Spring! While this is a minor release, it is bringing augmented reality to an even wider audience. Vuforia Engine 8.1 will deliver the following functionality and enhancements: