树莓派3刷入Android系统后能否运行ARCore？

Great question! Let’s break this down clearly:

First, you’re correct that the Raspberry Pi 3 can run adapted Android systems (like custom LineageOS builds or older Android Things releases). But when it comes to ARCore, the short answer is: it’s not practically feasible, and completely unsupported officially.

Here’s the breakdown of why:

• ARCore’s Non-Negotiable Hardware Needs: ARCore relies on specific capabilities the Pi 3 doesn’t have out of the box, and retrofitting them is extremely challenging:

  • A high-frame-rate (60fps+) camera with low latency for accurate motion tracking—The Pi 3’s default camera module maxes out at 30fps, which is too slow to keep up with ARCore’s tracking requirements.
  • Tightly synchronized gyroscope/accelerometer with camera timestamps: While you can add external sensors to the Pi, getting them synced at the precision ARCore demands has no official driver support, and is a massive technical hurdle for hobbyists.
  • OpenGL ES 3.1+ GPU support: The Pi 3’s VideoCore IV GPU only supports OpenGL ES 2.0, which fails to meet ARCore’s minimum rendering and tracking pipeline requirements.

• Software Compatibility Gaps: Even if you get Android running smoothly on the Pi 3, ARCore’s official binaries are built for mobile SoCs (like Qualcomm Snapdragon or Samsung Exynos) and don’t include support for the Pi’s Broadcom BCM2837 chipset. There’s no stable community port of ARCore for the Pi 3 either.

• Experimental Alternatives: If you’re just looking to tinker with AR on the Pi 3, you could explore OpenCV-based AR projects or lightweight custom frameworks. But these won’t deliver the seamless, feature-rich experience that ARCore provides on supported devices.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Pavel Nuzhdin