RealityKit

RealityKit is a framework developed by Apple to render and simulate augmented reality (AR) experiences, using data provided by ARKit.
==Development history==
RealityKit was first introduced along with iOS 13, iPadOS 13, and macOS 10.15 (Catalina) on June 3 at the 2019 Worldwide Developers Conference.Apple reveals ARKit 3 with RealityKit and Reality Composer by Jeremy Horwitz, VentureBeat. 2019-06-03.
RealityKit 2 was introduced with iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS 12 (Monterey) on June 8 at the 2021 Worldwide Developers Conference. It adds support for Object Capture and other APIs.Apple’s RealityKit 2 allows developers to create 3D models for AR using iPhone photos by Sarah Perez, TechCrunch. 2021-06-08.
RealityKit 4 was introduced with the first public betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15 (Sequoia) on July 15, 2024.RealityKit 4 Unleashes a New World of Immersive Experiences Across Apple Devices, Fishermen Labs. 2024-07-18.
==Videos==
What's new in RealityKit
Apple RealityKit 2
Apple introduces 'Object Capture' tool to turn photos into 3D models
==References==
==See also==
*List of Apple AR and VR projects
==External links==
*Augmented Reality at Apple Developer
**RealityKit overview
***Introducing RealityKit and Reality Composer at WWDC 2019 (2019-07-10)
***Building Apps with RealityKit (2019-07-10)
***What's new in RealityKit at WWDC 2020 (2020-08-03)
**RealityKit 2 overview (archived 2021-06-08)
***Dive into RealityKit 2 at WWDC 2021 (2021-06-08)
***Explore advanced rendering with RealityKit 2 (2021-06-09)
**RealityKit 4 overview
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