OpenAR

OpenAR is a free, open-source resource for creating lightweight augmented reality experiences that run in a browser. It provides customizable templates, trainings, and tutorials aimed at digital humanities practitioners, including people with limited coding knowledge. The project uses the free, browser-based AR.js library. OpenAR describes applications in research, teaching, and public projects involving physical spaces, historical narratives, and cultural objects. Its intended audience includes scholars, educators, and public practitioners who use digital technologies in the humanities. The Digital Writing Environments, Location, and Localization Lab at the University of Rhode Island brings the project to visitors. The site says specialized training modules and public workshops are planned with the DWELL Lab at URI. OpenAR is under development in 2025 and asks visitors to check back for updates. Resources are available online through its free plan, with web listed as the supported platform and lesson authoring available.

OpenAR offers no-cost building blocks for lightweight browser AR in humanities work. Its developing status means users should check for updates before planning a project around it.

OpenAR suits scholars, educators, and public humanities practitioners who want browser-based AR resources. It is particularly relevant to people seeking templates and tutorials without extensive coding knowledge.