Tango AR Platform

1 post · Aug 2015 – May 2024

What this trail covers

Google's AR platform continues to evolve, with a focus on making world-anchored AR experiences more accessible and discoverable. Geospatial Creator, powered by ARCore and Google Maps Platform's Photorealistic 3D Tiles, is now available to everyone in Adobe Aero and Unity, with enhanced localization speed and anchor accuracy. The ARCore Geospatial API coverage is expanding, and a pilot program is integrating partner AR content into Google Maps for broader user reach. Updates also include improved anchor creation at scale using the Places API.

All Google trails

May 2024Google AR at I/O 2024: New Geospatial AR features and more- Google Developers BlogThis post announces the general availability of Geospatial Creator in Adobe Aero, updates to Geospatial Creator in Unity for creating and adjusting anchors at scale using C# and the Places API, and the expansion of ARCore Geospatial API coverage to India. It also details a pilot program integrating partner AR content into Google Maps via Lens in Maps and Street View.
Aug 2016Adding a bit more reality to your augmented reality apps with Tango- Google Developers BlogThis post introduces the Tango platform, highlighting its capabilities for augmented reality development. It details how Tango enables apps to understand their physical environment through depth sensing, motion tracking, and area learning. The post emphasizes the potential for creating more realistic and interactive AR experiences by integrating real-world data into applications. It showcases examples of how developers can leverage Tango to build apps that can map spaces, place virtual objects accurately, and interact with the physical world.
Jun 2016Daydream Labs: animating 3D objects in VR- Google Developers BlogThis post introduces Daydream Labs, a new tool for animating 3D objects in VR. It allows developers to create and manipulate 3D models within a VR environment, enabling more dynamic and interactive VR experiences. The tool focuses on intuitive animation workflows and integration with the Daydream platform.
May 2016Bringing virtual cats to your world with Project Tango - Google Developers BlogThis post introduces Project Tango, a platform that enables developers to build augmented reality experiences by providing depth sensing, motion tracking, and area learning capabilities. It highlights the ability to bring virtual objects, such as virtual cats, into the real world, demonstrating the potential for immersive AR applications. The post showcases the technical aspects of integrating these capabilities into applications.
Apr 2016Travel through space with the Project Tango app, Solar Simulator - Google Developers BlogThis post introduces the Solar Simulator app, built on the Project Tango platform, which allows users to explore a 3D model of the solar system and experience space travel. It highlights the capabilities of Tango for creating immersive AR experiences, including motion tracking and depth sensing, to simulate space exploration.
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Mar 2016Introducing VR view: embed immersive content into your apps and websites- Google Developers BlogIntroduces VR View, a JavaScript library that allows developers to embed immersive 360-degree content into web pages and Android applications. VR View simplifies the process of displaying 360 photos and videos, offering features like gyroscope-based viewing, touch-based panning, and the ability to embed interactive hotspots. It aims to make immersive content more accessible to developers by providing a straightforward API and integration.
Oct 2015Bringing Google Cardboard and VR to the world- Google Developers BlogThis post announces the availability of Google Cardboard SDK for Android and iOS, enabling developers to bring VR experiences to mobile devices. It highlights the potential for immersive content creation and the expansion of VR to a wider audience.
Aug 2015Project Tango I/O Apps now released in Google Play- Google Developers BlogProject Tango apps are now available on Google Play, allowing developers to build and distribute AR experiences that leverage Tango's depth sensing and motion tracking capabilities. This release signifies a move towards wider adoption and accessibility of Tango-powered applications.
Aug 2015Project Tango Tablet Development Kits coming to select countries- Google Developers BlogThis post announces the upcoming availability of Project Tango Tablet Development Kits in select countries, signaling a step towards broader developer access to the Tango AR platform. It highlights the potential for developers to build new AR experiences using the tablet's advanced sensing capabilities.