The Google’s Tango platforms use computer vision to make the mobile devices location aware, as per the surroundings that they live in, without entirely depending on the external systems, such as GPS, Wi-Fi, or sensors. This would be quite useful for indoor navigation as well as 3D mapping. It will open a whole new world of opportunities for commercial use cases.
It was only last week, when BMW announced that it was using Tango to sell cars remotely. Not many devices support Google Tango, but Google’s Lenovo Phab 2 Pro and the Asus ZenFone A do. However, the former has just been announced at the CES 2017 last week and it will most probably not be available until later this year.
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The DIA has teamed with
GuidiGo, a publishing platform that has especially been created so as to guide tours on mobile devices, and also, the company has earlier embraced Tango.
Now, all of you must be curious as to how the Detroit Institute of Arts will harness the AR powers of Tango? Well, visitors will now be able to borrow Lenovo Phab 2 Pro from the front desk, after which, they will be able to explore exhibits, by using the AR.
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Google has also informed us that it is also working with other museums across the world on similar AR-infused exhibits, however, it has not provided with any specific details till now.