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World Tracking concepts

Monolook World is the World Tracking product. It detects real-world surfaces and places 3D content on them.

Difference from Image Tracking

Monolook ImageMonolook World
ReferenceTarget imageReal surface
Typical usePosters, packaging, art, printed media3D objects in space, retail, installations
TechnologyProprietary WebAssembly engineWebXR on Android, ARKit bridge on iOS
LicenseImageWorld

Current platforms

PlatformStatus
iOSSupported through Monolook App/App Clip
AndroidSupported through WebXR
XR headsetsComing soon
DesktopPreview without real AR

Flow

  1. Create a scene in Three.js, A-Frame, or Babylon.js.
  2. Create Monolook with adapter: 'three', adapter: 'aframe', or adapter: 'babylon'.
  3. Call monolook.start({ mode: 'surface', licenseKey }).
  4. Enable tracking with startTracking().
  5. Enter AR with enterAR().
  6. Place content using getIndicatorPose().