Apple’s ARKit has built a considerable lead in terms of features over Google’s ARCore, but Google’s latest update to ARCore adds a capability that makes the platform a bit more competitive with ARKit.
On Monday, Google unveiled its new Depth API for ARCore, an algorithm that creates depth maps through a standard mobile camera instead of a dedicated depth sensor.
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The Depth API accomplishes this feat by capturing multiple images from varying angles and comparing them as the mobile device moves in space. The algorithm… more
Source: Google Update Adds Real-World Occlusion to ARCore with Depth API
