Amazon does not want to be left behind in the world of augmented and virtual reality. And for that, it launches now Sumerian. That is a new platform that will help to create 3D experiences on several platforms.
Sumerian is for the browser and offers the possibility of joining three-dimensional models. These include scenes for use in VR and AR applications compatible with HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and iPhone.
Sumerian: Amazon presents platform to create Virtual Reality and Augmented apps
It has a library of objects with several models as well as a function to import FBX and OBJ files, or import data from Unity projects.
Interested programmers also have access to 3D characters that they can customize to interact with the end user. It will even be possible to give them natural language capabilities similar to those of the Alexa virtual assistant.
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The goal is to make the development of experiences in augmented and virtual reality easy, but without losing power. It will use AWS to attract game developers to its cloud platform, which can significantly help to increase the popularity of this platform in that sector.
Sumerian will also support the creation of AR scenes for Android devices. That is compatible with ARCore shortly but we do not know dates.