AR content is There’s nothing new to Google Maps, but the company admits that it’s difficult for creators and developers to get their AR content in front of the right audience. That’s why Google is introducing new AR features to Maps that let people see cities like never before, and updated the Geospatial Creator to make it easier to produce AR content.
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To showcase how AR content works in Maps, Google partners spent time in Paris and Singapore creating immersive content displayed in the real world. In Paris, users can see views of World’s Fair 1900 along the Seine and see what has changed and what has stayed the same.
In Singapore, Google cooperate with the country’s tourism board to showcase major landmarks like Chinatown and Gardens by the Bay. “Whether you want to watch a dragon dance ceremony or check out local dishes, you can try them at Maxwell Food Centre,” says Google. There are plenty of AR experiences for anyone visiting Singapore or across the world. world can be explored and enjoyed through Google Maps.”
Google says geospatial content is available on your phone using Street View or Lens in Maps, meaning you can take advantage of it if you’re going to that location in person or if you are exploring remotely.
When you use this feature, you’ll see digital content overlaid on the real world. From afar on Street View, if you search for a specific location or point of interest, you’ll see an “AR Experience” button for sites with content. If you’re meeting in person, you’ll tap the Lens button and hold up your phone to see what’s available.
Google is also rolling out updates to its Geospatial Creator tool, which it hopes will make it easier for creators to create more AR geospatial content.
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First, Adobe Aero’s Geospatial Creator, an environment that helps users preview 3D content based on a realistic 3D representation of the world, is now open to everyone without a waiting list.
Second, Google updated the Geospatial Creator to enable content developers to create and adjust anchors at scale through C#, allowing them to easily scale immersive creations to different locations. different mind. Creators can even place the same anchor point on multiple locations at once.
Finally, Google is expanding ARCore Geospatial API coverage to include India, “home to some of the most innovative creators and engaged viewers.” Google added that the program will expand to Android first.
