A basic implementation of augmented reality through a mobile web browser.

  1. Using your mobile phone, navigate to https://ar.philpenny.co.uk
  2. Allow requested permissions.
  3. Point your phone screen at the Hiro marker below.
  4. Experience augmented reality through your web browser! No downloads needed :)

(Subject to mobile device and browser…)

Hiro marker.

##Why use progressive web apps?

The reasons are three-fold:

  1. Budget—moving forward, only one application needs to be written and maintained that will serve as both website and application. Always live, always up to date.
  2. Skills—personally it puts lets pressure on me to develop my programming knowledge for native apps, so I can spend more time designing a well thought out product. HTML & CSS are already in my arsenal, Javascript is getting there.
  3. Exposure—everyone has a web browser on their smartphone. No need to download an app to experience the product, and no need to update the app periodically. Saves the user time, and storage space on their phone.

The advance of technology is based on making it fit in so that you don’t really even notice it, so it’s part of everyday life. — Bill Gates