Watch an app developed with ARKit measure off a kitchen
Apple’s new ARKit development software is already being tested and used by developers. ARKit is very much like Google’s Project Tango in that it uses augmented reality (AR) to interact with the world around you. Project Tango hasn’t really taken off but Google is still actively working on it and Lenovo did put out a consumer grade device that runs the software. Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, has often been cited as saying that AR was the future, not VR, so it’s no surprise that Apple is investing heavily into ARKit.
With the iPhone 8 due to be released either in September or shortly after, depending on Apple’s supply chain situation. The iPhone 8 is said to be sporting special cameras and 3D laser technology that will take advantage of AR apps. The possible uses of AR are pretty extensive and the video below shows one app that is measuring a kitchen using only the iPhone. Read more…