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Using a combination of computer vision and motion sensors to create 3D experiences on smartphones and tablets, the technology adds additional functionalities to the usual accelerometer, gyroscope and camera, such as sensors that enable them to better track depth and motion. Once the smartphone is turned on, it will be able to recognise rooms in houses, offices, outdoor or other locations; as well as being able to track movement and gestures, much like Microsoft’s Kinect.
The sensor will recognise shapes and objects nearby, allowing this technology to help guide its users to meeting rooms, or even to specific objects in a home. The smartphone screen will also be a window to virtual or augmented reality worlds, which can be superimposed on real-world environments that could be used for advanced gaming or as a training tool. For example, games can be more immersive while other apps allow you to more accurately visualise digital content overlaid onto your surroundings.
An app called Car Visualizer, for example, allows you to use a Project Tango tablet as a "window" to view and interact with a virtual car by moving the device around your surroundings.
As with any new platform developers must create apps that are customised to take advantage of the 3D capabilities, even though the devices run Android. There are already apps ready to go in Google Play, however, Google and Lenovo are also launching an app incubator for interested developers to encourage the creation of more apps for the platform ahead of the smartphones release.
It has not been said what the device will look like, how much it will costs or exactly when it will be available for purchase, though Google showed off some design renderings of what the smartphone could look like. Lenovo also revealed the handset will be equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 810 processor.
Until now, Project Tango has been limited to research projects, prototypes and developer kits. This year’s release of the Lenovo smartphone will mark the first time it will make it into consumer hands.
Our team are passionate about technology. We pride ourselves on keeping up-to-date with all the latest technology and are constantly changing to ensure we provide our clients with the best, most recent technology on the market.
Contact our team if you have any questions about Lenovo products or your IT system.
References:
http://news.lenovo.com/news-releases/lenovo-and-google-partner-on-new-project-tango-device.htm
http://mashable.com/2016/01/08/lenovo-project-tango-smartphone/#.abmCiz_sPqC
http://www.pcworld.com/article/3020371/lenovo-google-partner-on-project-tango-smartphone.html
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