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ARKit

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description ARKit Overview

ARKit is Apple’s framework for building augmented reality experiences on iOS and iPadOS devices, utilizing the device's sensors and camera to track motion, understand spatial relationships, and overlay digital content onto the real world.

help ARKit FAQ

When did Apple introduce ARKit?

Apple announced ARKit at WWDC in 2017 and released it with iOS 11. It gave developers a standard way to combine camera imagery, motion tracking, and scene understanding on iPhone and iPad.

Does every ARKit app require a LiDAR scanner?

No. Core features such as motion tracking and plane detection work on many supported devices without LiDAR. LiDAR-equipped iPhone Pro and iPad Pro models can provide faster depth sensing and more detailed scene geometry.

What is the difference between ARKit and RealityKit?

ARKit handles tracking and understanding the physical environment. RealityKit is Apple's higher-level framework for rendering, animation, physics, and interactions, and it can use ARKit's tracking data.

Can ARKit track a person's face?

Yes, supported devices can provide face position and expression data through ARKit face tracking. Apple's Animoji and Memoji demonstrate related TrueDepth camera capabilities, while developer access remains governed by Apple's privacy rules.

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