1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [Augmented Reality (AR) SDK Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ar-sdk) 4. [Vuforia Engine Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/vuforia-engine/discuss) [ ![Vuforia Engine](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_a2b162c3b3ac82cbaa061dbf0829e678/vuforia-engine.png "Vuforia Engine") ](/products/vuforia-engine/reviews) # Vuforia Engine Discussions Vuforia Engine is the leading augmented reality software solution that's been chosen by over half a million registered developers worldwide. By bringing together powerful computer vision, dynamic features and easy-to-use software tools we enable developers to create sophisticated, branded AR experiences. With the widest range of supported devices on the market Vuforia ensures your application will reach the broadest audience possible. This leadership has been achieved through almost a decade of innovative technology development. Our agnostic technology paired with support for leading development platforms like Unity empowers users with complete creative freedom when designing an AR application. - **5** discussions - · **80%** answered - · **12** participants ![Vuforia Engine](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_a2b162c3b3ac82cbaa061dbf0829e678/vuforia-engine.png "Vuforia Engine") Vuforia Engine Discussions Most CommentedMost HelpfulCommon QuestionsNewest Showing **5** discussions ![Pinned by G2 as a common question](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Pinned by G2 as a common question") G2 Pinned by G2 as a common question • about 3 years ago More Options - Share [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=What+is+Vuforia+Engine+used+for%3F&title=What+is+Vuforia+Engine+used+for%3F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2Fwhat-is-vuforia-engine-used-for) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=What+is+Vuforia+Engine+used+for%3F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2Fwhat-is-vuforia-engine-used-for&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2Fwhat-is-vuforia-engine-used-for) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=What+is+Vuforia+Engine+used+for%3F&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2Fwhat-is-vuforia-engine-used-for%0aWhat+is+Vuforia+Engine+used+for%3F) [![mail](/assets/social-logos/mail-d55c53b04bf49872e40cd2443b85a99caa23394e6cf154ae32a9d08377c15d86.svg "mail")](mailto:?subject=What+is+Vuforia+Engine+used+for%3F&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2Fwhat-is-vuforia-engine-used-for%0aWhat+is+Vuforia+Engine+used+for%3F) - Copy link - [ ## What is Vuforia Engine used for? ](/discussions/what-is-vuforia-engine-used-for) What is Vuforia Engine used for? 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[ Industrial AR Platforms ](https://www.g2.com/tags/industrial-ar-platforms)[ Augmented Reality SDK Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/augmented-reality-sdk-software)[ AR Game Engine Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/ar-game-engine-software) Show More (Upvote this discussion)\<0\>0\> (Downvote this discussion) 1 (1 Comment) Add a comment [ View discussion ](/discussions/virtual-button) ![Suriya P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Suriya P.") SP Loading... [Suriya P.](https://www.g2.com/users/865ac65f-4063-48ea-84fe-59d92e0e0829 "Suriya P.") • about 7 years ago VR and AR Developer | Hand Tracking Expert | Creating XR Experiences at Mersus Technologies More Options - Share [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=I%26amp%3B%2339%3Bve+been+having+issues+with+using+Plane+Detection+in+Vuforia+on+multiple+occassions%2C+what+would+be+the+best+way+to+optimize+it%3F+and+what+type+of+models+...&title=How+can+I+optimize+Plane+Detection%3F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2Fhow-can-i-optimize-plane-detection) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=How+can+I+optimize+Plane+Detection%3F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2Fhow-can-i-optimize-plane-detection&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2Fhow-can-i-optimize-plane-detection) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=How+can+I+optimize+Plane+Detection%3F&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2Fhow-can-i-optimize-plane-detection%0aI%26amp%3B%2339%3Bve+been+having+issues+with+using+Plane+Detection+in+Vuforia+on+multiple+occassions%2C+what+would+be+the+best+way+to+optimize+it%3F+and+what+type+of+models+...) 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