Testing with Metaio

We decided to test Metaio first. This is because we had consultation with Mr. Razif, expert of Ar and would assist us, he was more familiar with ARMedia at the same time, he is able to look into Metaio since Taylor's provide the full version of Metaio.

We tested on one of the software called "Metaio". Unlike D'fusion, Metaio is much straight forward and does not have much features as it is the trial version. We have yet to try out the full version of Metaio that is available here in uni.

(First QR code with Metaio)

(With video)

First of all, you will need the Junaio app in your mobile device to be able to scan and load the AR.

The splash screen of Junaio upon launching.

Press the button on the top right side to scan QR code.

You're ready to scan the marker.

After launching Junaio, scan the Qr code and once Junaio has finish loading the page, you will need to scan this marker. 

Scan me!

What I concluded is that you can have the same marker for both QR code because the AR that is loaded depends on the QR code scanned. 

Meaning, the QR code will connect the device to the cloud which stores the AR. 

Observation/ Conclusion:

Metaio takes a longer time to load the AR. It is not so suitable to be used for real time.

For our game, we need 3 or more different markers to be able to be detected and launched. Metaio does not allow this action and the reason:

• Metaio is not a standalone app/software. It needs QR code to be able to read the marker. Therefore, one QR code only reacts to one marker at a time. 

-Trying it out-

Solution: Use a software that does standalone and wraps everything into an app. This way all the information will be saved in the cloud and can work together at the same time. (Can detect all markers simultaneously)
We are now looking at ARMedia (ARToolKit software)- URL: http://www.armedia.it/dev_tools.php