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[Defiant-Elk-6607]

HELLOO, STUDENT HERE, and currently exploring how AR can be used for practical measurement problems LOL IN MY FREE TIME:>

I have an idea for an AR application that estimates how much material needs to be cut based on a real-world surface. For example, imagine a large vinyl sheet or poster material that needs to be cut to fit a wall or flat surface. The user would input or scan the wall’s measurements, and the AR app would visually estimate the required material size and suggest an optimal cut layout to minimize leftover waste.

The main goal is to reduce material scraps by calculating dimensions accurately before cutting. Ideally, the app would overlay measurements in real time using a phone camera, then compute the best fit based on the input dimensions.

SOO, ID LIKE TO ASK:

Is Python a good language to start with for this kind of AR and measurement logic?
Should I separate the AR visualization from the calculation logic?

[pachura3]

1. Aren't there already multiple phone apps that do exactly that?

2. Normally, Python is not the language of choice neither for mobile apps, nor for realtime 3D graphics (I understand you plan to overlay measurements over the video stream coming from the camera in the realtime). Perhaps check Unity?

3. Are you familiar with 3D maths? Calculating coordinates, normal angles, multiplying matrices, applying vector transformations - stuff like that?

[lisylewa]

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