8 New Augmented Reality Books Reshaping the Industry in 2025

What started as Tom Emrich's deep dive into spatial computing evolved into a practical guide that breaks down augmented reality's role in transforming business strategies. You get clear insights into how AR reshapes marketing, advertising, and sales with concrete examples from brands like LEGO and Gucci, illustrating how immersive campaigns engage consumers beyond traditional ads. Emrich's chapters on spatial computing basics and 3D strategy development equip you with tools to integrate AR effectively across consumer touchpoints. This book suits professionals eager to harness emerging AR tech for tangible business growth, though those seeking technical coding details might find it less relevant.

Indika Wijesooriya challenges the conventional wisdom that AR development is only for specialists by offering a thorough walkthrough tailored for enthusiasts and professionals alike. You’ll gain a solid grasp of AR fundamentals, delve into 3D visualization techniques, and master the placement of virtual objects within physical environments using Unity 3D and Vuforia. The book’s practical tutorials, including marker-based and marker-less AR app creation, equip you with the skills to build immersive applications across industries like education and healthcare. If you want to understand both the technical and design aspects of AR to create smooth user experiences, this book offers a structured path without overwhelming jargon.

This tailored book explores the breakthrough developments transforming augmented reality in 2025, focusing on the latest discoveries and how they reshape the technology landscape. It examines emerging AR applications, hardware innovations, and evolving user experiences, ensuring you engage deeply with content matching your specific interests and background. This personalized approach reveals how new tools, techniques, and research converge to redefine AR’s role across industries today. By centering on your goals and preferred topics, the book helps you stay current with dynamic AR trends that matter most to you. It invites a focused exploration of the most impactful 2025 advancements, encouraging informed understanding and practical appreciation of augmented reality’s next frontier.

What started as a fascination with blending physical and digital worlds, Joe Hughes explores how augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are reshaping human experience across multiple domains. You’ll gain insights into the evolution of these technologies, their technical foundations, and practical applications beyond entertainment, such as healthcare and education. Hughes also takes you through the ethical dilemmas and social impacts that come with integrating immersive digital layers into daily life, encouraging thoughtful reflection on how AR and VR might redefine your perceptions and relationships. This book suits anyone curious about the intersection of technology and human connection, offering a broad yet detailed perspective without overwhelming jargon.

Jacob Richardson offers a focused exploration into the evolving world of augmented reality, aiming to equip you with both foundational knowledge and insights into cutting-edge developments. You’ll get a clear grasp of AR technology basics, including hardware, software, and development platforms like Unity and ARKit, along with design principles unique to AR environments. The book’s real strength lies in its practical case studies across industries such as healthcare and retail, showing how AR is applied to solve real problems and enhance user experiences. If you’re involved in AR development or curious about its future, this concise guide delivers relevant examples and addresses technical hurdles without unnecessary jargon.

Adrien Bodson’s deep expertise in immersive technologies shines throughout this exploration of augmented, mixed, and virtual realities reshaping how we play, learn, and connect. He guides you through tangible shifts in entertainment and education, such as emotion-driven gameplay and interactive storytelling, illustrating how these advances blur the lines between digital and physical worlds. Chapters delve into new community-building methods and reimagine identity in a digitally integrated future, offering insights directly relevant if you want to understand how AR and VR will redefine human interaction. This book suits anyone curious about the evolving digital landscape, though those seeking technical how-tos might find it more conceptual than instructional.

This tailored book explores the rapidly evolving world of augmented reality, focusing on the latest developments shaping the landscape in 2025 and beyond. It examines cutting-edge discoveries and emerging trends in AR technology, providing a customized learning journey that matches your background and interests. By focusing on your specific goals, the book reveals how new advancements can be leveraged to craft future-ready AR strategies tailored precisely to your ambitions. Delving into personalized insights, it guides you through the dynamic AR ecosystem and helps you stay ahead in a field defined by constant innovation.

After analyzing the intersection of cultural heritage and technology, Dwika Lovitasari Yonia and Sigit Mulyanto developed this book to bridge the gap between Indonesia's rich traditional music and modern augmented reality. You’ll learn how to create immersive 3D models and integrate authentic sounds of eight iconic Indonesian instruments into AR applications, primarily on Android platforms. The book offers detailed guidance on 3D modeling, sound editing, and AR app development, making it practical for developers and cultural enthusiasts alike. If you want to explore how augmented reality can preserve and revitalize cultural traditions, this book offers a focused, hands-on approach without unnecessary complexity.

Drawing from the expertise of Cybellium Ltd and Kris Hermans, this book navigates the evolving landscape of augmented reality with precision, offering you an in-depth look at both fundamental principles and advanced techniques. You’ll explore core topics like tracking, registration, and interaction, while also diving into AR frameworks, content creation, and user experience design. For instance, the chapters on spatial computing and gesture recognition provide practical insights into building immersive environments and intuitive interfaces. This guide suits creators and developers eager to deepen their technical skills and understand the diverse applications of AR—from gaming to healthcare—without overwhelming you with jargon or fluff.

What started as an effort to demystify augmented reality for knowledge seekers became an accessible yet detailed exploration of AR’s expanding frontiers. Ruturaj R. Raval guides you through practical applications across entertainment, healthcare, manufacturing, and more, with focused chapters like AR in Education and Training and AR Development Tools and Platforms. You’ll gain concrete insights into both the technology and its real-world impacts, such as how AR is reshaping surgical procedures or transforming retail marketing. This book suits anyone curious about AR’s evolving landscape, from newcomers to industry professionals seeking a concise, structured overview without unnecessary jargon.