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DEVELOPER



OVERVIEW

The 3D Tiles for AR Exploration series harnesses the power of Cesium’s 3D Tiles to turn 3D geospatial datasets into immersive, interactive AR experiences. Users can pan and zoom through high-fidelity 3D maps, overlay real-time data, and place virtual objects directly into the physical environment.


PROTOTYPE TYPE

Augmented reality city map with 3D buildings and location markers floating above outdoor garden with fence, trees, and house in background.

Map Interaction

Move and zoom the 3D map tiles, and you can even get navigation or instantly updating AR views or Google Maps.

3D model of railway lines and a blue marker, with a map interface showing transit routes and details in the background.

Location Insights

Overlay real-time traffic, weather, transit lines directly on the 3D map tiles.

Anime character with dark hair stands in the foreground of an aerial city view. A building sign is enlarged in the sky above. Urban setting.

AI-Guided Exploration

Activate an AR Agent to narrate points of interest and contextual data as you navigate.

Aerial view of urban area with 3D red pin labeled Friend’s Location. Blue path leads to pin. Skyscrapers and roads visible.
Aerial view of a cityscape with a blue navigation pin highlighting "My Location" text. A blue line traces a route over the buildings near a river.

Friend Finder

Locate tagged friends on the 3D map tiles and receive guided directions to their real-world location.

Split screen showing a city map with a red location pin and two video call screens with people. Text reads: "The user on location" and "The remote user".

Remote Guidance

Guide someone to a destination in real time, with live map updates reflected in their AR view.

White 3D building model hovers over a cityscape, with skyscrapers in the background and a red map pin icon nearby, suggesting a location marker.

Real Estate Explorer

Instantly explore property listings within the 3D map tiles and preview detailed 3D models or floor plans of each property.

3D model of a theme park ride with a pumpkin on top, set on a table. Background features a wooden panel. Text reads "3D Tiles."

Place Virtual Objects into the Real World

Drop 3D models into the mapped terrain and watch them appear synchronously in AR.


TECK STACK

Key Technologies

WebXR / ARKit / ARCore

Front-end

Unity + Vuplex 3D WebView

Back-end

Real-time Data APIs

Supporting Tools

Cesium 3D Tiles

XR Devices

Apple Vision Pro

Technical Achievements

  • Real-time data streaming on 3D map tiles

  • Seamless browser-to-AR pan & zoom synchronization

  • 3D map to AR location synchronization

  • Cross-platform XR sync for a unified user experience

Add-Ons & Custom Designs

  • Multi-platform data synchronization

  • Live data overlays

  • Branded or user-defined points of interest with custom icons, info panels, and interactive annotations

  • Place 3D models within the map’s coordinate system and your physical environment

  • AI-driven AR agent

  • Tailor and optimize the experience for each target headset or platform (Vision Pro, Quest, Native APP, WebXR)

    *these add-ons are for reference only and can be customized to fit your audience and project goals.

Use Cases

  • Real Estate Browsing

  • Urban & Site Planning

  • Event & Festival AR Layouts

  • Tourism & Itinerary Planning

  • Local Tourism Promotion

  • AR Personal Tour Guide

  • Navigation & Way Finding

  • Environmental & Infrastructure Monitoring

  • Other potential uses such like "Emergency Response Training", "Retail & Interior Visualization", etc.

    *these use cases are only illustrative possibilities and do not represent completed prototypes for demonstration.

Prototype-to-Delivery Time Estimate

  • Additional 2–4 weeks of work

    *Estimate applies to the standard prototype without any custom requests.

Developer Insights
Developer Insights

BACKSTORY


Q1: What potential do you think the 3D Tiles has?

A1:

  • Traditional platforms rely on static 2D maps, forcing users to navigate multiple pages—or even switch apps—to grasp neighborhood context. By embedding 3D Tiles as an AR map paired with the information you need, users can simply tap a location and instantly view its surroundings. This seamless integration transforms location-based browsing into a faster, more immersive, and deeply informative experience.


Q2: What are the advantages of using 3D Tiles for AR exploration?

A2:

  • Seamless 2D→3D Transition: Instantly switch from a browser map to an immersive AR scene with a single tap or click.

  • Rich Contextual Insights: Overlay data onto 3D Tiles for deeper spatial understanding—environment density, green space, infrastructure, and more.

  • Multi-Content Fusion: Combine web UI, multimedia content, AR mapping, and virtual objects into one cohesive experience.


Q3: What limitations should be considered when designing 3D Tiles AR experiences?

A3:

  • Data Flow Direction: Determine whether the experience requires one-way updates (web → AR) or full bi-directional syncing—necessary for features like live data refresh as users pan the map.

  • Real-Time vs. Batch Updates: Decide if map data should refresh instantly or can be updated in intervals to reduce load.


Q4: Is there anything that could be improved given more development time?

A4:

  • Interactive Annotations & Reviews: Enable users to leave comments, star ratings, or recommendations directly on specific locations within the 3D Map Tiles.


Q5: What other scenarios could 3D Tiles for AR Exploration enable in the future?

A5:

  • When you can freely place any location’s AR 3D map inside your home, I’d use it for travel planning—simulating the entire route from my living room. I could scout which shops sell snacks and drinks, locate restrooms, identify landmarks, gauge road widths, and see if I might need to walk in traffic lanes. This kind of pre-trip rehearsal makes the real journey more comfortable and informed.


R&D Testing
R&D Testing

DEMO VIDEO








DEVELOPER



OVERVIEW

The 3D Tiles for AR Exploration series harnesses the power of Cesium’s 3D Tiles to turn 3D geospatial datasets into immersive, interactive AR experiences. Users can pan and zoom through high-fidelity 3D maps, overlay real-time data, and place virtual objects directly into the physical environment.


PROTOTYPE TYPE

Augmented reality city map with 3D buildings and location markers floating above outdoor garden with fence, trees, and house in background.

Map Interaction

Move and zoom the 3D map tiles, and you can even get navigation or instantly updating AR views or Google Maps.

3D model of railway lines and a blue marker, with a map interface showing transit routes and details in the background.

Location Insights

Overlay real-time traffic, weather, transit lines directly on the 3D map tiles.

Anime character with dark hair stands in the foreground of an aerial city view. A building sign is enlarged in the sky above. Urban setting.

AI-Guided Exploration

Activate an AR Agent to narrate points of interest and contextual data as you navigate.

Aerial view of urban area with 3D red pin labeled Friend’s Location. Blue path leads to pin. Skyscrapers and roads visible.
Aerial view of a cityscape with a blue navigation pin highlighting "My Location" text. A blue line traces a route over the buildings near a river.

Friend Finder

Locate tagged friends on the 3D map tiles and receive guided directions to their real-world location.

Split screen showing a city map with a red location pin and two video call screens with people. Text reads: "The user on location" and "The remote user".

Remote Guidance

Guide someone to a destination in real time, with live map updates reflected in their AR view.

White 3D building model hovers over a cityscape, with skyscrapers in the background and a red map pin icon nearby, suggesting a location marker.

Real Estate Explorer

Instantly explore property listings within the 3D map tiles and preview detailed 3D models or floor plans of each property.

3D model of a theme park ride with a pumpkin on top, set on a table. Background features a wooden panel. Text reads "3D Tiles."

Place Virtual Objectsinto the Real World

Drop 3D models into the mapped terrain and watch them appear synchronously in AR.


TECK STACK

Key Technologies

WebXR / ARKit / ARCore

Front-end

Unity + Vuplex 3D WebView

Back-end

Real-time Data APIs

Supporting Tools

Cesium 3D Tiles

XR Devices

Apple Vision Pro

Technical Achievements

  • Real-time data streaming on 3D map tiles

  • Seamless browser-to-AR pan & zoom synchronization

  • 3D map to AR location synchronization

  • Cross-platform XR sync for a unified user experience

Add-Ons & Custom Designs

  • Multi-platform data synchronization

  • Live data overlays

  • Branded or user-defined points of interest with custom icons, info panels, and interactive annotations

  • Place 3D models within the map’s coordinate system and your physical environment

  • AI-driven AR agent

  • Tailor and optimize the experience for each target headset or platform (Vision Pro, Quest, Native APP, WebXR)

    *these add-ons are for reference only and can be customized to fit your audience and project goals.

Use Cases

  • Real Estate Browsing

  • Urban & Site Planning

  • Event & Festival AR Layouts

  • Tourism & Itinerary Planning

  • Local Tourism Promotion

  • AR Personal Tour Guide

  • Navigation & Way Finding

  • Environmental & Infrastructure Monitoring

  • Other potential uses such like "Emergency Response Training", "Retail & Interior Visualization", etc.

    *these use cases are only illustrative possibilities and do not represent completed prototypes for demonstration.

Prototype-to-Delivery Time Estimate

  • Additional 2–4 weeks of work

    *Estimate applies to the standard prototype without any custom requests.

Developer Insights
Developer Insights

BACKSTORY


Q1: What potential do you think the 3D Tiles has?

A1:

  • Traditional platforms rely on static 2D maps, forcing users to navigate multiple pages—or even switch apps—to grasp neighborhood context. By embedding 3D Tiles as an AR map paired with the information you need, users can simply tap a location and instantly view its surroundings. This seamless integration transforms location-based browsing into a faster, more immersive, and deeply informative experience.


Q2: What are the advantages of using 3D Tiles for AR exploration?

A2:

  • Seamless 2D→3D Transition: Instantly switch from a browser map to an immersive AR scene with a single tap or click.

  • Rich Contextual Insights: Overlay data onto 3D Tiles for deeper spatial understanding—environment density, green space, infrastructure, and more.

  • Multi-Content Fusion: Combine web UI, multimedia content, AR mapping, and virtual objects into one cohesive experience.


Q3: What limitations should be considered when designing 3D Tiles AR experiences?

A3:

  • Data Flow Direction: Determine whether the experience requires one-way updates (web → AR) or full bi-directional syncing—necessary for features like live data refresh as users pan the map.

  • Real-Time vs. Batch Updates: Decide if map data should refresh instantly or can be updated in intervals to reduce load.


Q4: Is there anything that could be improved given more development time?

A4:

  • Interactive Annotations & Reviews: Enable users to leave comments, star ratings, or recommendations directly on specific locations within the 3D Map Tiles.


Q5: What other scenarios could 3D Tiles for AR Exploration enable in the future?

A5:

  • When you can freely place any location’s AR 3D map inside your home, I’d use it for travel planning—simulating the entire route from my living room. I could scout which shops sell snacks and drinks, locate restrooms, identify landmarks, gauge road widths, and see if I might need to walk in traffic lanes. This kind of pre-trip rehearsal makes the real journey more comfortable and informed.


R&D Testing
R&D Testing

DEMO VIDEO





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