# ARDK Features

Source: https://www.nianticspatial.com/docs/nsdk/features/

ARDK supplies these features in addition to what ARFoundation supports. Consult each topic to learn more:

## Contextual Awareness

Gain an understanding of the user's current surroundings to create immersive AR experiences.

- [Depth Estimation](https://www.nianticspatial.com/docs/nsdk/features/depth/)
- [Occlusion](https://www.nianticspatial.com/docs/nsdk/features/occlusion/)
- [Scene Segmentation](https://www.nianticspatial.com/docs/nsdk/features/semantics/)
- [Meshing](https://www.nianticspatial.com/docs/nsdk/features/meshing/)
- [Model Preloading](https://www.nianticspatial.com/docs/nsdk/features/model_preloading/)

## VPS

Use the AR Map to create shareable, persistent AR experiences.

- [VPS](https://www.nianticspatial.com/docs/nsdk/features/lightship_vps/)

## Developer Tools

Improve the speed (and lessen the pain) of your AR development cycle.

- [Playback](https://www.nianticspatial.com/docs/nsdk/features/playback/)
- [Project Validation](https://www.nianticspatial.com/docs/nsdk/features/project_validation/)