Azure Object Anchors

Microsoft's Azure Object Anchors is a mixed reality service that automatically aligns and anchors 3D content to objects in the physical world. Azure Object Anchors is a mixed reality service that helps users create immersive experiences by automatically aligning 3D content with physical objects. The solution helps to provide a contextual understanding of objects without the need for markers or manual alignment.

Some features include:

• Automatic alignment of 3D content with physical objects expedites creation of guides and instructions
• Real-time markerless 3D content alignment creates efficiencies
• Reduction in alignment errors saves costs
• Use of existing 3D models to make it easier to get started

Azure Object Anchors can be used to create mixed reality training experiences for employees without the need to place markers or manually ensure hologram alignment. The user simply ingests models into Object Anchors to save time and focus on creating next-generation training materials.

Azure Objects Anchors is in preview phase (mid 2022) and is free to use while it remains in preview.