The site Experiments with Google This is where the company presents its concepts for the future. Today, the latest creation to come out of this virtual laboratory was presented there: Google WebXR.
WebXR is a collection of tools that integrate augmented and virtual reality into applications that use Android phone features to create new user experiences. They range from tools for activities and productivity to apps for entertainment and immersion.
The following applications integrate Google WebXR features:
- sodar: is a type of radar that uses the cell phone camera to measure the recommended social distance of two meters during this pandemic. When you activate the application, the camera starts to show a strip measuring two meters, so you can see who is really respecting the distance around you.
- Floom: This is a fun app that lets you explore the world with your phone's camera. It creates random portals in the environment and, when the user approaches the portal and taps on the phone's screen, the portal opens and reveals a place on the planet and a link to view it on Google Earth.
- Measure Up: This is a tool that lets you measure the length, area, and volume of real-world objects. Simply point the camera at the object, position the dots to form what you want to measure, and that's it. This app still needs improvements, as smartphones with selfie cameras that don't have a screen cutout hide the information.
To test these features, simply access this website Experiments with your cell phone using the latest version of Google Chrome. To find out if your device is compatible, the project has also released a list that can be checked here.
One final tool featured in Google WebXR is Picturescape, a tool that turns the Google Photos gallery into an immersive experience, allowing users to view their photos in augmented reality. However, the app is still in development and cannot be tested yet.
