Basemark has unveiled version 25.3 of its Rocksolid AR Studio, a significant update to its low-code development platform tailored for automotive augmented reality (AR) applications. This release introduces a suite of enhancements aimed at improving performance, flexibility, and integration capabilities for automotive OEMs and other industries.
Key Features of Rocksolid AR Studio 25.3
1. Gemini AI and Google Maps Integrations
The latest version integrates Gemini AI and Google Maps as prebuilt, plug-and-play components. This allows developers to seamlessly incorporate AI assistants and location-aware features into their AR applications, enhancing user experience with intelligent contextual information.
2. Virtual Cockpit for Multi-Display Experiences
A new Virtual Cockpit feature enables the creation of cohesive AR experiences across multiple in-vehicle displays, including heads-up displays (HUDs), instrument clusters, infotainment systems, and e-mirrors. This integrated environment supports real-time simulation, allowing developers to design, test, and optimize applications for a unified user interface.
3. Custom Module Creation in C++
Developers can now create custom functionality in C++ and integrate it directly into Rocksolid AR Studio as reusable modules. Built on the new Unified API, this feature ensures scalable and consistent logic across both Studio and C++ environments, facilitating the development of complex AR applications.
4. Enhanced Scheduling System
The updated scheduling system improves workflow management, particularly when handling complex algorithms or unpredictable network conditions. This enhancement minimizes freezes and slowdowns during development, ensuring a smoother and more efficient development process.
5. Android Automotive Support
Version 25.3 adds support for Android 14, enabling developers to build automotive-grade user interfaces that integrate with vehicle data and touchscreen events directly from a Studio project. This compatibility streamlines the development of applications for Android Automotive platforms.
Technical Specifications
- Unified API: Facilitates consistent logic across Studio and C++ environments.
- Android 14 Support: Enables integration with Android Automotive platforms.
- Multi-Display Support: Allows for cohesive AR experiences across various in-vehicle displays.
- Real-Time Simulation: Supports the design, testing, and optimization of applications in a unified environment.
- Custom Module Integration: Permits the addition of custom functionality through C++ modules.
Roadmap and Future Developments
Basemark continues to innovate in the automotive AR space, with plans to expand the capabilities of Rocksolid AR Studio in future releases. The company aims to enhance support for additional platforms and integrate more advanced AI features to further improve the development of in-vehicle AR applications.
The release of Rocksolid AR Studio 25.3 marks a significant advancement in the development of automotive AR applications. With its enhanced integration capabilities, support for multiple displays, and robust development tools, Basemark is positioning itself as a leader in the automotive AR industry. These developments are set to drive innovation in in-vehicle user interfaces, contributing to safer and more intuitive driving experiences.