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The best AR porn is capable of turning your home in to the setting for the action.
Porn has long had a reputation for being an early-tech adopter, and has helped shape the development of new technologies for the mainstream.
Cited as being the industry that standardized Super 8 film, VHS videos and Blu-Ray, porn is also considered to have been the main driver behind the early success of the internet.
It’s no surprise that porn studios have also been a major player in the development of virtual reality content but, when it comes to AR, the adult industry has been surprisingly slow to react.
But there are signs of that changing…
In this guide to the best AR porn, we take a closer look at the technology behind Augmented Reality (AR), as well as the best AR games and apps in the adult industry.
AR vs VR: What’s The Difference?
We’ve all probably heard of AR and VR but do you know what the difference between these two technologies actually is?
VR, or Virtual Reality is a completely immersive kind of experience where users are transported out of their existing environment through the use of a headset into a different landscape.
By shutting out the physical world, VR can offer a total escape into a fantasy realm.
By contrast, AR (or, ‘Augmented Reality’) simply enhances the surroundings of the user by adding digital elements to a live camera view.
This can be received as an image on your phone or through using a secondary headset unit like Google Glasses or Microsoft HoloLens.
The results are the same and AR overlays a digital image on top of your real-world view.
You can see the technology in action in loads of applications including those weird filters you get on Snapchat or FaceTime when you can overlay the image of cat’s face on your own. A blend of digital imaging and real-life, augmented reality can be a much more interactive and immersive experience than virtual reality.
Probably the most common example of AR as an app/game is the global phenomenon of Pokemon GO. Launched in 2016, the design of the game enabled players to ‘track’, ‘chase’ and ‘see’ characters from the Pokemon franchise using their smartphone. Once ‘spotted’ the AR technology displayed these creatures romping through towns, homes and public buildings live on-screen.
The technology is being used for a number of applications from retail, manufacturing, construction and design as well as being useful for education.
Unsurprisingly, Google is one of the leaders in the mass adoption of augmented reality and you can ‘meet’ the results of your search inquiries by placing a 3D digital object in your own environment.
Try searching for a hedgehog on your smartphone, scroll down and click the ‘View in 3D’ button in the ‘Meet a life-sized hedgehog up close’ and you can instantly view one of these creatures right on your kitchen table. With full 3D imaging, you can walk around the creature, watch it move and get up close to it.
The potential for this kind of technology is enormous and could revolutionize the ways in which many industries interact with its customers.
From placing products directly in front of the consumer to letting audiences experience digital content in a more interactive way, augmented reality is an exciting opportunity for many businesses….including those in the adult entertainment sector!
AR and the Adult Industry
Whilst VR porn is now very much a mainstream market, AR in the adult industry is still in its infancy.
This is a huge shame and a big surprise as the technology could see a revolution in the way we enjoy watching porn. It has the potential to revolutionise the choose your own adventure porn industry.
Imagine an app where instead of looking more closely at a hedgehog you can enjoy something a little more NSFW?
With AR, you don’t have to be transported into a different world, a porn star can appear in your own bedroom. The potential range of applications and ways to enjoy an enhanced reality are endless yet so far there are only a handful of developers who have been playing with the technology for this purpose.
The reason for this?
Well, there seem to be the same hurdles for the developers and creators or AR as there was originally for VR.
Firstly, uptake of the technology by consumers has been slow and the adoption rate of headsets (or smart lens/glasses) has not been an easy road.
Users don’t seem to like the idea of using a separate device to view AR with plus the technology can be really expensive. So far the development of this kind of tech has mainly been restricted to its application on smartphones which does restrict the quality of the viewing experience.
Secondly, when overlaying digital content onto the physical world there are far more variables to consider and the results (even with advanced software interfaces) are still pretty variable.
Try that Google search thing again but look up a great white shark and you might find that the results are less impressive when you have to view this creature half floating in a wall above you.
Lastly, overlaying animated characters and objects is a lot easier to do as these are computer generated so all angles and aspects can be captured but true 3D filming of real-life action is a lot harder when you have to do this, not in a green-screen environment but, inside a specialist dome fitted with 142 high resolution cameras.
Using full body scan techniques, the results have to be painstakingly stitched together to create digital avatars.
To date, the results of the projects being developed by adult industries into AR applications and games have been mainly restricted to 3D and computer animated porn but there are some encouraging results which look extremely interesting.
Best AR Porn Apps and Games
With so few options around, we’ve summarized a list of those AR porn apps and games which are currently available or in development.
Most are still in their early stages whilst others are more of a finished product but all have plenty of value when it comes to entertainment.
Many are predicting that 2023 will bring the advances we have all been anticipating in the AR markets but for now, these are the closest you can get to experiencing this hybrid of where fantasy meets the real world.
You may also like: the best VR sex games.
Naughty America’s 3D Sex Show
www.naughtyamerica.com/3d/porn
Probably one of the most widely available and easily accessible examples of AR porn in action, Naughty America has a great little selection of 3D models which can be viewed in your own environment using just your smartphone or tablet device.
With over 220 models to choose from including male, female, couples and threesomes, you can transpose any of these animations onto your live camera view.
The result is a full 3D sex scene or animated sex pose which you can explore up close and even (visually) interact with. For instance, there are quite a few 3D women who are ready for action complete with head-bobbing motion and legs akimbo so you can offer up your own real-life (ahem) ‘accessories’.
Obviously, that’s where the interaction ends but the results (even for 3D animation) are pretty impressive. What’s not as impressive is that it takes some practice to make sure that the overlay is in the right space in your room. We tried the software dozens of times and managed to get one scene to play out in front of us but about three foot above our heads whilst another character was lodged into the desk.
You can play around with Naughty America’s 3D porn interactions for free and there is a lot of fun to be had with this technology. If you’ve never experienced AR before then it will definitely open your eyes to just how exciting this could be if developers really set their minds to it.
3D Holo Girlfriend
Initially available only with the HoloLens device, 3D Holo Girlfriend has now been launched as an app and is available for Android devices. Aiming to offer the ultimate GFE, members choose a 3D character model and customize their personality and accent.
Users pay a monthly membership fee and can use the software to overlay a digital hologram of their chosen model in their physical environment. Using patent-pending AI voice-interaction technology they can then fully interact with them.
New models are being added to the site every 10-14 days and subscription costs $14.95 per month or $149.50 for a full year.
The company is currently working on custom model requests and hope to be able to allow customers to build their own girlfriends from scratch.
AR Conk
Already available on Android devices, AR Conk allows you to invite the super-sexy 3D model, Nicole, into your very own living room.
Simply download the app, choose her position and then point your camera where you want her to appear and, voila, your very own 3D sex show live and wherever you want it.
AR Conk uses some of the most advanced AR technology currently available and features lots of ways to adjust the viewing experience which irons out some of the glitches you might find with other AR tech. This includes scale adjustment (unless you want a tiny girl dancing on your desk?)
The tech is compatible with your smartphone’s camera but can also be enjoyed with AR headsets such as ARyzon and Holokit.
Hybri
A mixed reality app which combines elements of VR and AR, Hybri is another app under development with some hugely exciting potential.
Allowing users to create a custom 3D virtual partner, Hybri uses motion capture technology to create ultra-realistic animations. Using Artificial Intelligence, voice recognition and hand gesture technologies it is envisaged that the end-results of this ambitious project look certain to be a major gamechanger.
Built for iOS and Android devices, the company is also developing their own mixed reality headsets to fully appreciate the sophistication of the experience they are working on.
You can find out more about the release schedule of this app and how to get involved with the project. Offering a 50% discount on subscriptions through the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform, you can be on the ground level of this cutting-edge app.
hARdcore
https://camasutraindustries.com/
Though still in development and only available as a demo, the hARdcore app created by Camsutra Industries showcases perfectly how real life porn stars can be digitized as avatars and overlaid on any real-life environment.
Still ‘Cumming soon’, the app was originally developed in 2017 and has yet to be released for pubic enjoyment.
My AR Girls
A site where you can download real life scenes of girls filmed in green screen and transpose these into your own environment, My AR Girls allows you to merge the action of actual women rather than just 3D characters.
One of the first companies to offer this kind of experience, you will need to join My AR Girls as a member and download the 123Merge App before you can enjoy any of the content.
So far, the results are pretty impressive with the current prices for subscriptions being $24.99 per month or $119.88 for a full year.
At the moment there are just nine scenes to choose from featuring three real-life models.
AR Porn Viewer
https://vrporn.com/studio/sterbenreyngames/
Currently in development by SterbenReyn Games and previously known as ‘Green Screen AR’, this app for Android users allows you to take action from existing 2D porn movies and convert them into AR.
Its pretty simple tech and the results aren’t great as you can’t explore them in full 3D but this neat little app does allow you to transpose the visuals from any scene and overlay them into your physical environment.
Whilst not true AR, it is a handy little tool which you can have some fun with.
SterbenMutagen was developing the software through the Patreon website but the pages have since been removed. However, you can still download the software through the VR Porn website.
The Future of AR
The application of Augmented Reality in the porn industry is still very much being explored but you can easily see how this technology could be used to bring adult content right into the homes of audiences.
From live camming and interactive porn to more immersive adult games and even educational apps and virtual partners, the future of AR looks very exciting.
Once we have passed the same sticky ‘investment’ stage and the price of the headset and filming technology begins to get more affordable we can look forward to some steady growth in this sector with applications being developed right across the industry.
You can stay up to date with some of the latest developments and ideas brewing in the adult AR industry by checking out the subreddit AR Porn. It’s regularly buzzing with news on the best AR porn.
In Porn
As filming techniques for true 3D capture become more advanced and easier to implement, porn studios will be looking for ways to develop AR content which can be played out in a subscriber’s own home. Imagine being able to transpose the hardcore action of top porn stars right onto your very own bed. Not only will you be able to use your screen to view the scene in full 3D but you can also get up close to the good stuff.
For Live Cam Models
Camasutra Industries (see ‘hARdcore App‘) are one of the pioneers of AR technology in the adult industry and have already been working on creating lifelike avatars of famous porn stars in an attempt to create more immersive XXX experiences in your own home.
Using high end technology it is perfectly reasonable to imagine a future where cam girls not only perform on a flat 2D screen but can be transported directly into your bedroom.
Los Angeles based company, Thick, headed by Hunter Monk has already produced a demo of how this kind of technology would work and you can find a great teaser on Vimeo showing what this would look like.
The level of filming technology required to do this means that this will likely remain a specialist studio-based service but could well be a reality within 2-3 years.
In Adult Games
Just as Pokemon Go brought AR into the mainstream gaming market, there are plenty of ways already for the adult gaming market to adopt this technology and we can expect to see popular game genres such as harem building, dating sims and visual novel porn games incorporating this kind of tech.
Imagine the looks on the faces of passers by as you scurry down the road chasing fairy warriors to add to your harem collection?! We had to put up with it when you were chasing Squirtles and Bulbosaurs so deal with it, okay?
CamaSutra Industries has already been trying to develop an adult game but has yet to release any further information on its progress. Called Dirty Director, the game will reportedly feature real life porn stars and allows players to embark on a mission to create their own adult content.
You get to hire the talent, choose the locations and customize the whole shoot. It looks like it could be an incredibly impressive adult game but only time will tell so watch this space…
