Abstract:
Nowadays one of the most popular trends in software development is Augmented Reality (AR). AR
applications offer an interactive user experience and engagement through a real-world environment. AR
application areas include archaeology, architecture, business, entertainment, medicine, education and
etc. In the paper we compared the main SDKs for the development of a marker-based AR apps and 3D
modeling freeware computer programs used for developing 3D-objects. We presented a concept, design
and development of AR application “Art-Heritage’’ with historical monuments and buildings of Crimean
Tatars architecture (XIII-XX centuries). It uses a smartphone or tablet to alter the existing picture, via an
app. Using “Art-Heritage’’ users stand in front of an area where the monuments used to be and hold up
mobile device in order to see an altered version of reality.
