Google Ar: Discover 3D animals and objects in your home

The list of animals available is currently reduced to the most popular animals: alligator, dog, cat, duck, lion, shark, snake, tiger, wolf, turtle, bonish bear, giant panda, tiger … theoretically, they are supposed to be displayed in full size, you will therefore need room at home or in your garden.

A simple search on Google reveals 3D animals in full size

Google has just deployed a new function that makes animals appear in augmented reality when you are looking for them on Google. Obviously, we tested.

Just type “wolf” or “cat” in Google on your smartphone, and you will be able to appear an animal in augmented reality thanks to the rear camera of your smartphone, do not forget to grant the access rights to your camera. This new Google Search function is an interesting example of the use of augmented reality.

It had already been presented by Google during the Google I/O 2019 with only a few examples at the time, such as the possibility of having information on the large white shark.

Google Search exploits Arkore and Arkit

It works on Android and iPhone and it uses APIs from Arcore and Arkit, the tools provided by Google and Apple respectively to be able to exploit augmented reality functions.

The list of animals available is currently reduced to the most popular animals: alligator, dog, cat, duck, lion, shark, snake, tiger, wolf, turtle, bonish bear, giant panda, tiger … theoretically, they are supposed to be displayed in full size, you will therefore need room at home or in your garden.

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Google Ar: Discover 3D animals and objects in your home

During his conference I/O in 2019, Google promised that he was going to add augmented reality objects to research. Since then, Google Search has displayed a number of 3D animals that you can visualize using the AR.

Google continues to expand its list of animals and AR objects , ranging from current mammals to prehistoric creatures such as dinosaurs and through insects. You will also find some objects such as a full -size skeleton, molecules of certain chemical components or the recent Volvo SUV XC90.

3D animals: how to see them in Google Search

Google AR objects are added to research, starting from the principle that The easiest way to learn something is to see it . By viewing objects in augmented reality, users can Evaluate the size of the object or the animal And the details they would not notice in a simple photo.

So that it remains easy to access, Google places its 3D animals and other AR objects in List of research . For example, the search for “tiger” will display a Google Search knowledge panel. These panels are often displayed for films, celebrities and other subjects.

In the case of an animal, you will see its 3D overview, some images, and a section that allows ” meet a close -up tiger closely “And a button” See 3D “” . This button launches the Arrise. It is notably possible to resize the animal from its actual size by pinching the screen.

What you need to view AR objects on Google

Google’s 3D animals are different on each device. In fact, you will not see AR or 3D objects on a computer. You will rather need a smartphone supported to view them thanks to the “View in Space” option from Google.

Fortunately, most modern smartphones or tablets are supported. You just need recent Android or iOS devices. However, the device must be at least under Android 7 Or iOS 11 Because the AR is compatible from these versions.

This therefore includes the most popular smartphones, including recent Samsung Galaxy Series S and Note , any google pixel smartphone , and many other brands. As for Apple devices, iPhone 6S, 7, 8, x and 11 are all taken care of, as well as Most iPads .