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- What is DataskopAR?
- Why was DataskopAR created?
- How do I use DataskopAR?
- How do I work with the DataskopAR project?
DataskopAR is a situated visualization tool that works with Augmented Reality to show sensor data based on a pre-configured data structure. It uses real world coordinates provided by sensors to place visualizations in 3D space which can be viewed through a camera on mobile phones or tablets.
This tool was created during a research project to display situated visualizations for sensors and data that were also created and developed during the research.
The project uses a specific backend that was created during the research project. At this point, DataskopAR relies on this backend to work, so a guide on how to set up the backend is on an external site found here: https://dataskop.fhstp.ac.at/en/results/setup-guide
DataskopAR was created using the Unity Engine (Version 6) and ARFoundation to support Augmented Reality across Android and iOS. The latest apk release can be downloaded here: https://github.com/Dataskop/dataskop-ar/releases/tag/v1.3.42 (latest release from 23-04-2025)
To deploy the app on iOS it is currently required to build the app yourself.
In general you will need a working Dataskop Backend, Unity Engine (6000 or higher) and a Mapbox Account to work with the DataskopAR project. To test and deploy you will also need mobile device which supports and runs Augmented Reality applications.
For extended knowledge about how to work and modify the Unity project, please refer to the GitHub wiki.
The wiki is divided in two parts:
As the research project has been concluded, work on DataskopAR is currently on hold. If you want to use, extend and modify this project, feel free to fork this repository.
Future updates and reworks are currently not planned.