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Hello everyone and welcome to DIY in 5. I'm Trisha Hershberger and in this episode, we
will go over some awesome AR apps that are available for Android users.
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First things first, what is AR?
Augmented Reality, or AR, can be an awesome technology to play around with.
The basic premise of AR is to overlay digital content on top of
a user's view of reality using a map, camera, or sometimes the sky.
Each piece of software hones in on smartphone GPS and camera functionality
to create a more immersive experience.
The available selection of AR apps is diverse, ranging from free to premium and created by
small to big app developers.
When choosing an AR app, remember that it does take a lot
of precious memory so be mindful.
The first AR app we want talk about is Wikitude. Wikitude has expanded its features from its
location-based browsing to include image recognition
and augmented print features to provide an all-in-one AR experience.
Instant tracking (markerless) easily maps environments
and displays AR content without the need of a target image.
This feature allows users to place content indoors and outdoors
which makes it ideal for creating, designing, and planning products in different spaces.
Extended tracking (marker) allows developers to go beyond targets.
Once the target image is recognized, users can continue the AR experience by freely moving
their devices without the need of keeping the marker in the camera window.
You can use either feature to monitor machinery performance,
assist the maintenance process,
visualize data and optimize operations,
as well as enable interactive data and product visualization across industries.
Cool!
Next, we've got Google Translate. Google Translate isn't strictly an AR app but it
does have one feature that is incredibly useful for translating text. Using the app's camera
mode you simply snap a photo of the text you don't understand, and the app will translate
the text in your photo in real time. When connected to Wi-Fi, the app supports a vast
number of languages but users can also download a number of language packs if they want to continue
using the instant translation feature while offline or without a cellular connection.
This app will be your best friend when traveling abroad.
This next AR app is fantastic for those who have trouble finding their car in a parking
lot! The Augmented Car Finder app is specifically designed to help guide you to your hiding
vehicle. Once the car's location is set, the app creates a visible marker showing the
car, the distance you are from it, and the direction you should walk to find it. Users
can also utilize the app to find their seats in large theaters or concert halls. Very handy
for the absent-minded.
And for the ultra-budget conscious, there's ROAR! ROAR is an AR shopping adviser that
lets you take pictures of thousands of foods and drinks and almost instantly learn their
prices, ingredients, reviews, and possibly discover relevant deals or promotions. ROAR
fills dead print ads and static product packaging with rich interactive content. Something more
impressive is the ability to scan a movie poster in order to quickly buy tickets to
an upcoming show!
AR man, it's the future. So what cool AR apps do you use? Please share with us in the
comments below. Thanks so much for watching and I'll see ya next week with more DIY
in 5!
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