World-mapping computer vision startup 6D.ai is expanding support to new devices as its augmented reality platform exits beta.
The SF startup launched its beta in October and is now ready to let developers ship apps as it launches pricing for its services. The fixed subscription rates for 6D vary from $20-$50 per app based on the number of map download calls that users prompt. 6D will have custom-pricing for customers ushering in more than 50k map downloads.
The startup boasts Autodesk, Nexus Studios, Accenture among its customers.
The company’s platform has previously been confined to iOS devices but today, 6D announced that it is launching private beta support for Android phones and lightweight headsets.
Moving to the fractured Android platform presents more challenges than iOS, but 6D is beginning the rollout with recent ARCore-supported Samsung devices. The company plans to support all ARCore devices running Snapdragon 845 chips and newer.
The company is also announcing a partnership with Qualcomm, which is integrating the company’s tech into what basically seems to be a reference design for AR headset manufacturers. Headsets are a ways from being a central use case for the company’s technology but 6D is pursuing early partnerships to ensure that future hardware plays nicely with their platform. They have also partnered with Chinese headset-maker Nreal.
Written by Lucas Matney
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