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MAXST wants developers and users to see further. The Augmented Reality (AR) firm out of South Korea celebrates today the launch of its latest software development kit loaded with 3D mapping, object tracking and map viewing capabilities.

Usability and convenience are as key as MAXST, a global leader in the AR market, assisting developers to continue converging virtually-enhanced physical reality with AR and computer vision technology.

The Visual SLAM Tool marks the biggest software addition by helping create and manage 3D maps on mobile. Unlike its competitors, MAXST’s octagonal bounding box compensates for the user tilt between the camera and object being scanned. Furthermore, a pin function indicates the location of the content to be augmented within the 3D space.

The company’s latest software update looks to cement this position by also talking the issue of accurately placing virtual content in a desired location. The Map Viewer, which opens in

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