Google AR will now use Pac-Man, Hello Kitty, Gundam and more Japanese characters in 3D augmented reality (AR). Using this tool, people will be able to see all these characters in different scales and even see life-size renderings in their home environment.
Moreover, Google announced the addition of all of these Japanese characters to Google AR via. All of the characters being introduced include Cogimyun, Evangelion, Gomora, Gundam, Kogi-min the Taiko Master, Little Twin Stars, Pac-Man, Pompompurin, the drums from Taiko no Tatsujin, Ultraman, Ultraman Belial, and Ultraman Zero.
How to check out all the new Google AR characters?
- To check out all the new characters in AR, you need to search for them using the Google App and then tap the option to “View in 3D.” The feature is currently only available on smartphones running Android 7 or higher to view in 3D.
- ARCore enabled devices will be able to view the content in Augmented Reality. iPhone users will need to run iOS 11 or higher to view 3D and AR content.
The company claims that these enhanced AR capabilities will help improve students, parents, and teachers’ online learning experience.
