Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality technology are both major focuses for Google at the moment, judging by their I/O 2018 press conference and continued support for ARCore. The ARCore software attempts to replicate some of the functionality of Google’s Project Tango hardware on conventional smart phones. Augmented reality features such as wall detection, image recognition and more are core features of Project Tango and ARCore.
Cloud Anchors
The fantasy-sounding Cloud Anchor technologies allows for multiplayer experiences in augmented reality. Sharing simulated 3D objects with multiple users allows for several people at once to manipulate the same augmented reality experience. This could allow for such fascinating digital projections like chess games with no need for pieces or a board. The imagination of developers is really the only limit to this exciting new technology.
Cross-Platform
More exciting still, Google is building this ARCore technology to work across iOS devices as well as Android devices. This is sure to broaden the user base of the new functionality and make it more desirable for developers to adopt the experimental augmented reality software.
Improved SDK
Speaking of developers, Google also promises an improved software development kit for programmers looking to make new augmented reality apps. The Sceneform SDK will allow developers to use common 3D widgets without having to go through the process of animating and programming them. This shared toolkit will likely continue to make augmented reality projects desirable to build for Android devices, helping solidify Google as a primary supporter of the burgeoning technology.
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