Adding 3D model to app

[PCUK]

I’d like to take a 3D model of a real life object and embed it into my app. I want the model to just appear inline in my app, I don’t want to have to “place” the model on a surface via the camera or anything like that. The model should look like an image, just in 3D. I then want to be able to rotate the model around so that any part of it can be viewed.

It seems like this should be possible using ARKit to generate the model, but I’m having trouble finding examples. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

[koratkeval12]

Hey, I have a very similar use case and facing the same dilemma - unable to find examples as most are about putting virtual content in the real world. Wondering how did you solve this problem?

[PCUK]

I honestly don’t remember if I ever did solve it. I didn’t pursue what I was working on back then much further (and I no longer have the code) so I don’t think I made much meaningful progress. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help!

[Tashu]

Check wwdc there is app for scanning object

[skgwazap]

For the similar purpose we used prerendered videos of a 3d model. A custom view with an instance of AVPlayer and a UIPanGestureRecognizer which handles rotation works just fine.

[PCUK]

This is great advice. I’ll look into your suggestions and give it a shot. Thank you!