Google Maps has accomplished many extraordinary tasks over the years, having mapped the world and put that information in our fingertips. That might sound like a feat that’s pretty difficult to top, but Google is planning something even bigger.
Introducing Project Tango, which will be mapping the the interiors of buildings in 3D down to a resolution of a few inches, and then using that for all sorts of virtual reality projects. And the best part is, Project Tango devices will not be using external equipment, relying instead on onboard sensors and cameras.The plan for the use of Tango will actually be quite simple. Fire up the application, point the device at a space, and it sucks in images and depth information to re-create the environment on the screen and locates itself within that new digital realm.
The project will be showcased at its I/O developer conference near its Silicon Valley headquarters May 18 to 20.
https://futurism.com/googles-next-project-theyre-3d-mapping-inside-earths-buildings/
