How to Create Location-Based AR Experiences Using Adobe Aero & Google’s Geospatial Creator

SEIKH NABAB UDDIN
Antaeus AR
Published in
3 min readNov 10, 2023

Introduction

The way we engage with the environment has been completely changed by augmented reality (AR), and Adobe Aero’s Geospatial Creator is your key to creating engaging, location-based AR experiences. Imagine adding your artistic vision to the real world — no intricate coding needed. This article will walk you through the easy process of making your 3D material more interactive and engaging by bringing it to life in a particular setting.

Understanding Adobe Aero and Geospatial Creator

Designers and creatives have endless options with Adobe Aero. It is now possible to place 3D material in actual locations using the Geospatial Creator, which is powered by ARCore and Google Maps. Adobe Aero is your brush, and this digital twin of the globe is your canvas.

Setting Up Your Project

All you have to do to begin a new project in Adobe Aero is name your file and choose ‘Location’ as your anchor type. Using a map preview, you can select the ideal location for your augmented reality experience. Give the environment some time to load.

Navigating the 3D View: Acquire proficiency with Adobe Aero’s 3D view. Learn how to use the Orbit, Pan, and Dolly tools to position and angle your AR creation to perfection.

Importing and Positioning Your 3D Asset

With Adobe Aero, importing and resizing your 3D asset — be it an astronaut or any other object — is a breeze. Just place it such that it blends in with the real world.

Adding Interaction: Your augmented reality experience is made alive by interaction. With only a few clicks, you can add triggers and actions to your 3D objects with Adobe Aero’s Behavior Builder, such as making them spin or bounce.

Previewing: Select the “preview” tab to see a glimpse of how your AR experience will seem in real life. Your creation should be refined and adjusted until it is ideal.

Sharing Your AR Experience: Tap “Share” to spread the word about it globally. Anyone can view your augmented reality experience on their smartphone with just a link or QR code.

Conclusion

The robust Geospatial Creator tool from Adobe Aero democratizes the production of augmented reality. These steps will help you design an augmented reality (AR) experience that is both interactive and grounded in reality. Why then wait? Take up creating right now to explore your creativity in a whole new way. Are you prepared to look into the options? Explore Adobe Aero to realize location-based augmented reality’s full potential.

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SEIKH NABAB UDDIN
Antaeus AR

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