What is Babylon.js
Babylon.js is an open-source, web-based 3D engine designed to create immersive and interactive experiences.
Babylon.js Features
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Procedural Geometry Creation: The Node Geometry Editor lets creators build non-destructive geometry trees, enabling everything from minor geometric tweaks to vast procedural worlds.
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Global Illumination Support: Render realistic scenes with advanced lighting effects, where light and shadows dynamically bounce around environments.
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Gaussian Splat Rendering: Utilize Neural Radiance Fields and point clouds to capture and display volumetric data with stunning fidelity, offering realistic real-world visualizations running smoothly at 60 FPS.
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State-of-the-Art WebXR and Apple Vision Pro Support: Babylon.js makes it easy to develop immersive WebXR experiences, now with enhanced features like touchable UI elements and Apple Vision Pro compatibility.
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Advanced Animation System: The updated animation engine introduces blending animation groups and masking capabilities, giving developers granular control to create fluid, complex animations, such as synchronized lip-syncing and motion blending.
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Enhanced glTF Rendering: Full support for the latest glTF extensions, including Dispersion and Anisotropy, ensures Babylon.js delivers the most advanced and visually stunning 3D content.
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Greased Line System: This innovative line-rendering system allows developers to create camera-facing lines with adjustable width and unique shaders, perfect for visualizing paths, outlines, or any stylized effects in 3D environments.