Is a Cross-Compatible AR Platform with a Backend Control Panel Technically Feasible?

Hi Reddit! I’m totally new to AR development, so please forgive me if this question is overly simple or naive. I’m exploring an idea for a cross-compatible AR platform that could work across multiple AR headsets, and I’d love your input on its technical feasibility. The platform would serve as a cross-compatible launcher app that transforms the AR space into a unified 3D user interface while providing centralized management capabilities through a backend control panel. Here’s the vision: Cross-Compatibility: The platform would deliver a consistent experience across different AR headsets. Launcher Functionality: It would act as a platform (like a skin or a launcher app on a mobile) where users can open and interact with apps installed on the native OS of the headset. Seamless transitions between native apps and AR-specific features of the platform would be key. Integrated Information Display: The platform would display real-time data through APIs in customizable AR windows alongside running apps. Backend Control Panel: A web-based control panel would allow administrators to: Customize the AR environment for different users or roles. Manage API integrations and data displayed within the platform. Monitor system usage and performance. Example: In a car factory, workers could use the platform to access relevant information or interact with other production-related apps. Administrators could configure these workflows centrally via the backend. My Questions: Is it technically feasible to build a cross-compatible AR platform with a backend control panel? If not, would it make more sense to focus on and develop for just one AR headset? Is it possible to create a completely custom user interface (UI) that does not rely on the native OS’s UI at all? Can an AR headset be configured to boot directly into a custom “skin” or vision, bypassing the headset’s default UI entirely? How hard would it be to scale this solution to work across multiple hardware platforms in the future if starting with just one headset now? Any advice, insights, or pointers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your patience as I figure this out—I’m totally new to the AR space!

I’m not an AR developer for platforms other than Apple Vision Pro, but I’ve noticed many applications from other platforms appearing on the App Store. This makes me think it’s feasible—not easy by any means, but definitely possible.

Your described requirements are very vague. What exactly is the AR App besides multiuser capable of doing?

pretty much: no not really unless you want to make your own OS and hardware platform. AVP doesn’t give you app lists at all, you can’t make custom launchers.

No, you cannot do this. There are a couple of companies who have come close to this, and have teams with dozens to hundreds of engineers and have spent hundreds of millions of dollars to date.