Characters such as Pac-Man, the giant robots from the anime Evangelion, Mobile Suit Gundam and the hero Ultraman are some of the new additions to the research catalog. Augmented Reality (AR) by Google. When searching for the names of the characters, Android and iOS users will find the option to view them in the environment through the cell phone camera.
According to the company, the list of characters taken from Japanese culture is part of the expansion project of this resource, which until now only featured historical artifacts and dinosaurs. In addition to the characters included with Pac-Man, other figures known to the public are available, such as Hello Kitty and her friends Little Twin Stars.
According to Google, the models can be rendered at different scales, including the actual size of the characters. Vida Celular tested expanding characters such as the mechas from Evangelion and Gundan, as well as the heroes from Ultraman, and the result was impressive. In open space, the scale can exceed the height of the clouds.
The most interesting thing about this feature is that Google allows you to create videos and photos interacting with the characters. To access them, simply type the name of the desired hero in the search bar of the Google app on your smartphone and select the “view in 3D” option.
Most Wanted Characters
According to Google, Pac-Man tops the list of most searched characters worldwide, with twice as many searches as Hello Kitty, which holds the second place. Google's augmented reality features are slowly being implemented and new characters should be released to the catalog soon. Check out the full list of available characters:
- Ultraman
- Ultraman zero
- Ultraman Belial
- Gomora (Pac-Man Villain)
- Evangelion (EVA-01 Test Type)
- Gundam (Odysseus Gundam, Xi Gundam, Penelope)
- Kogimyun
- The drums from Taiko no tatsujin
- Pac-Man
- Pompompurine
- Little twin stars
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