Tangible Engine is the object recognition software package for Ideum touch tables, enabling them to recognize conductive, disc-shaped Tangibles placed on the screen. When a Tangible is set on the surface, it can trigger predefined actions - such as unlocking content or displaying related text, images, or video - creating intuitive, hands-on interactions. The Tangible Engine Software Development Kit (SDK) allows developers to build applications with object recognition capabilities, linking specific in-app events and behaviors to physical objects for a wide range of creative uses. Explore examples of software developed with Tangible Engine here.
The Tangible Engine SDK allows for development within Node.js and Unity3D. It is optimized for performance and delivers low-latency object recognition and tracking for seamless real-time interaction.
Each Tangible Engine license includes a starter set of tangibles for testing and development. Additional tangibles can be purchased or 3D printed using the design specifications available on the Tangible Engine website.
Choose from 15 unique identifiable patterns for standard tangibles (compatible with 43”–65” displays), or 9 patterns for extra-large and beverage tangibles designed for 75” and 86” displays and our Tasting Table.
We provide comprehensive documentation to help you get started quickly. Our software development team is also available for support and consultation. Learn more on the Tangible Engine website.
