HoloWeb

byBotao Amber Hu

https://github.com/realitydeslab/holoweb-app

HoloWeb

HoloWeb is an iOS application with AppClip integration that enables WebXR AR experiences on iOS devices, bridging a fundamental platform limitation since WebXR is not supported in Safari iOS. It offers two distinct modes:

Handheld AR Mode: Users can experience WebXR content through their iPhone's screen using ARKit, allowing them to view and interact with 3D content overlaid on the real world.
Stereoscopic AR Mode: When paired with a HoloKit headset, HoloWeb delivers an immersive mixed reality experience by splitting the screen into stereoscopic views, creating true depth perception and hands-free AR interactions.

The AppClip integration ensures instant access to these experiences without requiring a full app installation.

Background

WebXR is not supported on Safari for iOS, at least up to iOS 18.

While Safari on visionOS 2 (Apple Vision Pro) supports WebXR for VR experiences, it doesn't support AR sessions.

For iOS, WebXR support is primarily available through Mozilla's WebXR Viewer app, which hasn't been updated in several years.