Augmented reality (AR) is a fast-growing technology segment. AR is driving real-world use cases that will have exciting ramifications for industry in the near future. Companies are taking notice and embracing this revolutionary technology. There are some obstacles in the way. For instance, adoption is hindered by a lack of tools for content creators that can leverage existing 3D assets. PTC acknowledges that its future and the continuing success of its customers rests on each new generation of students. The Vuforia products for education available from PTC are designed to make augmented reality more accessible for educators and students. We’ll discuss two of PTC’s educational offerings – Vuforia Studio and Vuforia Engine.

Vuforia Studio Academic

Designed to help your students rapidly author and publish augmented reality experiences, Vuforia Studio provides all the components required to make it simple for any solution builder to develop AR technology. No prior coding knowledge is needed with the drag and drop interface. This solution provides faster AR authoring allowing for the quick creation of content without programming. It is optimized for 3D so you can use existing 3D CAD and animated sequences. You can access a view your experience from a single universal application allowing for streamlined scalability. You can leverage real-time IoT, data, and systems to easily provide insight. In fact, Vuforia Studio is integrated seamlessly with the PTC Creo 3D CAD visualization and illustration software as well as with the ThingWorx Internet of Things (IoT) platform. So you can easily add an AR component to connect “things”.

“Industries are seeking applications & solutions with new technologies and Vuforia Studio helps students prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.” Michael Hartiger, Coordinating Professor, HTL Weiz

This is an interesting case study in which Vuforia Studio and ThingWorx were used in a research project focused on smart factory implementation. Check it out.

Vuforia Engine Academic

This innovative offering provides students and educators with access to an augmented reality software development kit (SDK) for classroom use. With it, you can easily and quickly develop and deploy SR applications on a range of tablets, phones, AR headsets, and smart glasses. Revolutionize classroom learning with best-in-class computer vision technology. It provides creative empowerment, flexibility, and the broadest reach. In fact, the Vuforia Engine is optimized for most of the Android, iOS, and Universal Windows Platform devices on the market. Enable your students to create engaging and creative AR applications.

PTC Academic Program

Studica is proud to offer PTC products for education. You’ll find offerings from the PTC Academic Program that prepare your students for industry-standard design with a combination of Augmented Reality (AR), Industrial IoT, PLM, and CAD solutions at www.studica.com/PTC-for-schools.