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GOOGLE AR & VR – Experiment with AR and VR made for the web

GOOGLE AR & VR – Experiment with AR and VR made for the web

Experiment with AR and VR made for the web

Zebedee Pedersen
Creative Technologist, Google Creative Lab

Published Apr 06, 2021

Augmented and virtual reality are opening up the possibilities of how we interact with the world and information around us. WebXR brings together AR and VR on the web to make them more convenient and widely accessible.

Today on the Experiments with Google platform, we’re launching the new WebXR collection to showcase what is possible with this technology — from helpful utilities to get things done, to playful and immersive experiences:

Sodar helps to visualize social distancing. By activating a personal augmented reality radar from your browser, you can see what six feet (or two meters) looks like in any environment.

With Measure Up, you can calculate the length, area and volume of the things around you without using a tape measure.

Floom is a fun new way to explore the planet, built with WebXR and Google Maps. Open your browser to tunnel through the earth and see what’s on the other side.

And coming soon, Picturescape turns your Google Photos library into an immersive gallery so you can explore your memories in augmented reality.

All you need to try these experiments is a supported Android device and the latest Chrome browser.

Check them out now and submit your own at g.co/webXR.

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RAZER | CONCEPT GAMING CHAIR FOR NEXT GENERATION IMMERSION

RAZER | CONCEPT GAMING CHAIR
FOR NEXT GENERATION IMMERSION

Take your game to the edge with Project Brooklyn—a concept gaming chair designed to redefine the meaning of total immersion. Your front row seat to the future of gaming, this cutting-edge chair transforms into an entertainment powerhouse packed with panoramic visuals in a 60” rollout display, riveting tactile feedback, and a transformable table for PC and console gaming.

FROM CHAIR TO FULLY IMMERSIVE GAMING STATION

Designed for all types of gamers, the chair transforms from a regular gaming chair into a full-fledged entertainment rig that delivers breathtaking, next-gen immersion for both PC and console gaming.

DEPLOYABLE 60” ROLLOUT FULL SURROUND OLED DISPLAY

At the touch of a button – Project Brooklyn deploys an expansive 60” rollout OLED display stowed in its back— plunging you into the action as you savor a truly panoramic experience with stunning visuals and crisp detail.

MODULAR
4D ARMRESTS

The chair comes with a compact, collapsible table tucked into its 4D armrests, allowing you to switch easily between PC gaming with a mouse and keyboard, and console gaming.

RAZER HYPERSENSE TECHNOLOGY

Feel every in-game moment with high-fidelity haptic modules built around the chair’s framework that transmit the most sensitive tactile feedback with near zero latency for truly immersive gameplay.
ABOUT RAZER

Razer™ is the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers.

The triple-headed snake trademark of Razer is one of the most recognized logos in the global gaming and esports communities. With a fan base that spans every continent, the company has designed and built the world’s largest gamer-focused ecosystem of hardware, software and services.

Razer’s award-winning hardware includes high-performance gaming peripherals and Blade gaming laptops.

Razer’s software platform, with over 100 million users, includes Razer Synapse (an Internet of Things platform), Razer Chroma RGB (a proprietary RGB lighting technology system), and Razer Cortex (a game optimizer and launcher).

In services, Razer Gold is one of the world’s largest virtual credit services for gamers, and Razer Fintech is one of the largest offline-to-online digital payment networks in SE Asia.

Founded in 2005 and dual-headquartered in Irvine (California) and Singapore, Razer has 17 offices worldwide and is recognized as the leading brand for gamers in the USA, Europe and China. Razer is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 1337).
Learn More >

 

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FULL MOTION FORMULA SIMULATOR

Our formula simulators are constructed around a composite single seater chassis formed from a real F1 mould. This positions the driver in the exact seating position as in a real formula car.  

FULL MOTION FORMULA SIMULATOR

Coupled with our highly accurate and almost instantaneous g-cueing systems that we have supplied to F1 teams, the driving experience is representative of real life like no other simulator outside of the F1 industry.

CAES | F1 SIMULATOR

In addition, only the best components, including the steering wheel and pedals, are configured to communicate with the simulation software for a true to life experience.  

Coupled with our highly accurate and almost instantaneous g-cueing systems that we have supplied to F1 teams, the driving experience is representative of real life like no other simulator outside of the F1 industry. 

Choose one of our preset packages for a hassle free, ready to use solution or build your own system from the many options shown below.

The modular design allows the simulator to be upgraded at any time. Our graphics and state of the art physics software contains a large and constantly growing library of real world vehicles and circuits.

With the experience and manufacturing capabilities of building show cars and g-cueing solutions for Formula 1 teams, we are able to transfer these acquired skills into the construction of our Formula 1 simulators. This enables our simulators to be the most realistic and visually accurate on the market.

The modular design of the Cranfield Simulation product range allows the systems to be tailored to meet both requirement and budget. The experience of Cranfield Simulation in bespoke systems range from the supply of unique custom built systems to stunning simulator ‘suite’ facilities to include interior design of the chosen host property, project management of the whole programme, alterations to the property, visual and motion systems to suit all requirements.

 

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CES 2021 Is All-Digital

 

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® is reimagining how to connect exhibitors, customers, thought leaders and media from around the world while prioritizing health and safety. We are excited to share that CES® 2021 will be an all-digital experience.

CES 2021 Is All-Digital

January 11: Exclusive media-only access

January 12: Exhibitor showcase and conference programming

January 13: Exhibitor showcase and conference programming

January 14: Conference programming

For more than 50 years, CES has been the global stage for innovation. And CES 2021 will continue to be a platform to launch products, engage with global brands and define the future of the tech industry.

With the growing global health concerns about the spread of COVID-19, it is not possible to safely convene tens of thousands of people in Las Vegas in early January 2021 to meet and do business in person.

An all-digital CES 2021 will allow the entire tech community to safely share ideas and introduce the products that will shape our future. You’ll be able to participate in all the awe-inspiring moments of CES wherever you are in the world. We are designing a unique experience for the tech industry.

CES 2021 will offer a highly personalized experience:

  • Keynotes and conferences. Now you’ll have a front-row seat for groundbreaking announcements and insights from the world’s tech leaders completely online.
  • Product showcase. With this digital evolution of the CES show floor, you’ll be able to explore products and services, based on your interests and business, through dynamic product showcases or live demos.
  • Meetings and networking. You’ll be able to engage with the brands, thought leaders and business connections you care about with live interactions, meetups or roundtable discussions.

Technology has helped us all work, learn and connect during the coronavirus pandemic, and it has presented real solutions to help solve complex global challenges. We recognize that, particularly in these uncertain times, it is the partnerships of some of the most creative minds that bring the best solutions to life.

We’re looking forward to welcoming the global tech industry, from international brands to budding startups, to kick off the year with the world’s most influential digital technology event.

Mark your calendars for January 11-14 and be on the lookout for more exciting news about CES 2021. We plan to return to Las Vegas for CES 2022, combining the best elements of a physical and digital show.

Thank you for your continued support. Please stay healthy and safe.

 

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Watch this app copy a real-world object, paste it on PC
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Watch this App copy a real-world object, paste it on PC

Watch this app copy a real-world object, paste it on PC

Computer vision and augmented reality technology has made amazing strides in the last few years. One of the coolest examples is Google Lens’s ability to copy real-world text and paste it into an app.

Now, a new AR Cut and Pasteapp by programmer Cyril Diagne (h/t: PhoneArena) shows the ability to take a snap of a real-world object, have it cut out of its background, and pasted into Photoshop.


Code: https://github.com/cyrildiagne/ar-cutpaste …

The video shows the programmer taking a snap of various objects (such as books and plants) and then adding it into a project he’s working on. It’s not exactly instantaneous, as Diagne says it takes roughly 2.5 seconds to cut and four seconds to paste. But he adds that there are plenty of ways to speed things up and that the project took place over a weekend.

It all makes for an extremely slick demonstration anyway, but it does come with other caveats. For one, this is merely a prototype right now rather than a commercially available app. It also requires Photoshop on your PC and the creation of a local server to link the app to Photoshop on your computer. However, Diagne notes that it might support more than just Photoshop in the future.

In any event, AR Cut and Paste is still an impressive use of machine learning and computer vision. And this could be handy for presentations and image editing, taking a ton of manual work out of the process.

You can check out the instructions and more via the GitHub page for the project over here. Otherwise, you can also check out more AR stories via our list below.

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THE TALENTED INTERACTIVE ARTIST – WAVE ATLAS BY MARPI

INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY Talented interactive artist MARPI (who worked with us on the @ Digital.Decade installation) shares his latest collaborative installation Wave Atlas. Wave Atlas is an aquatic world full of artificial digital life, which users create and discover simultaneously.

THE TECH INTERACTIVE

INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY Talented interactive artist MARPI (who worked with us on the @ Digital.Decade installation) shares his latest collaborative installation Wave Atlas. Wave Atlas is an aquatic world full of artificial digital life, which users create and discover simultaneously. The more users interact, the richer and more complex this ecology will be. Using manual pinch-and-drag gestures through Leap Motion sensors or triggers through an HTC Vive controller, users create segmented swimmers that they can release in a virtual oceanic expanse.

Once released, the creatures play, evolve, and interact, glowing sculptures in a digital stream. The creatures in Wave Atlas are inspired by nudibranchs and lush sea dragons, marine animals with striking color patterns, and a surprising variety of shapes.

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Wave Atlas is on display at the laboratory experience Reboot Reality of The Tech Interactiv in San Jose, California, presented with support from the Knight Foundation ..

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