Hexcape
Short Explanation
Hexcape is an AR-powered puzzle game that integrates physical markers with a 3D digital world.
Goals
- 1Create a seamless transition between physical and digital gameplay.
- 2Implement complex 3D puzzles in an AR environment.
- 3Ensure high performance on a wide range of iOS devices.
Tech Stack Used
Swift
Primary language for iOS development.
ARKit
Used for augmented reality capabilities and world tracking.
SceneKit
Used for 3D graphics rendering and physics simulations.
The Problems
One of the main challenges was maintaining tracking stability in various lighting conditions and ensuring the 3D assets aligned perfectly with the physical markers.
The Solutions
I implemented a custom lighting estimation algorithm and used high-contrast physical markers to improve ARKit's tracking accuracy.
Lessons Learned
“This project taught me a lot about spatial computing and the importance of user environment consideration in AR design.”