Question: I need an affordable AR device that can take high-quality photos and connect to a computer for programming, any suggestions?

Brilliant Labs

If you're on a budget and want an AR device that can take good photos and connect to a computer for programming, Brilliant Labs has two interesting options. The Frame is an AR headset that you wear on your head, with AI-infused features, real-time translation and live web search. It's open-source, so you can modify it to your heart's content, and costs $349.00 USD for the basic model or $448.00 USD if you add a prescription lens. The Monocle is a small AR device that can record video at 720p resolution and connect to a phone over Bluetooth for programming. It costs $299.00 USD.

Polycam

Another tool you might find useful is Polycam, a service with a variety of tools for 3D capture and creation. You can use LiDAR scanning, photogrammetry and 360-degree panorama capture to create 3D models, then view and share them in AR. The service offers a free app for iOS and Android, but a Pro tier costing $17.99/month or $99.99/year offers more features like unlimited photogrammetry captures and larger export sizes. That makes it useful for technical and nontechnical people.

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