Challenge
Schools want interactive 3D lessons that spring from ordinary printed worksheets, but installing apps on shared or IT-managed devices is a real blocker — and most classrooms only have a mix of phones and tablets.
Marker AR
Marker AR Lesson
A printed Hiro marker launches a browser-based 3D classroom lesson.
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Solution
A printed Hiro marker becomes the trigger. Students open a link, allow the camera once, and AR.js + A-Frame track the marker to anchor a 3D lesson object on the page in real time — entirely in the browser, with no install, login, or app store.
Key Features
- AR.js + A-Frame marker tracking in the browser
- Printable Hiro marker sheet (open or print)
- 3D object locked to the printed target
- Runs on locked-down, shared school devices
- No install, account, or app store needed
User Flow
- Open the marker app on a phone or tablet
- Print the Hiro marker or open it on a second screen
- Allow camera access when prompted
- Point the camera at the marker to reveal the 3D lesson
Client Value
- Bridges paper worksheets to interactive 3D content
- Zero-install fit for restricted classroom devices
- Cheap to roll out at scale — just print more markers
- Fast, reliable demo for teachers and clients
Technology Used
AR.jsA-FrameHiro marker trackingWebGLCamera · getUserMedia
Want an AR app like this?
A Plus Games Studio builds WebAR and native AR apps for brands, retailers, schools and museums: marker and image tracking, GPS trails, 3D product viewers and room placement. Browser-based AR needs no app store and works on most phones. Tell us what you want people to see through the camera and we will come back with a plan and a quote.