Google Hide AR Objects Behind Real Objects

Google has introduced the API that will allow developers to take advantage of new AR experiences on Android and Unity. First announced late last year. ARCore Depth APIallows developers to deliver a more realistic augmented reality experience.

ARCore is a software development kit from Google for creating augmented reality experiences on Android and iOS, and is available as part of Google Play Services for AR experiences on Android devices. New ARCore Depth API, single camera It significantly improves the AR experience even on devices.

ARCore Depth API in a single RGB camera depth map It uses Google's motion depth algorithms to render. It does this by taking multiple images from different angles and comparing the images as the user moves the camera. One of the core capabilities of the Depth API is making it possible to accurately place digital objects behind real objects.

Depth API delivers more realistic physics, more realistic surface interaction, and more, truly transforming the augmented reality experience.'more realistic' It makes you feel better. Game studio Illumix has already integrated the new API into its latest game, Five Nights at Freddy's AR: Special Delivery. Additionally, the ARCore Depth API is used in several Snapchat lenses, including Dancing Hotdog and Underea World.

It is not necessary for cameras to have a ToF sensor for the new API. Samsung's Quick Measure app will also start using the ARCore Depth API on the Galaxy Note10+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra. Depth API ARCore 1.18Available on and compatible with millions of Android devices.

ARCore Depth API demo video: