{"id":151845,"date":"2021-01-11T17:44:30","date_gmt":"2021-01-11T14:44:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/is-apples-new-lidar-sensor-a-game-changer-for-ar-apps\/"},"modified":"2021-01-11T17:44:30","modified_gmt":"2021-01-11T14:44:30","slug":"is-apples-new-lidar-sensor-a-game-changer-for-ar-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-apples-new-lidar-sensor-a-game-changer-for-ar-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"#Is Apple\u2019s New Lidar Sensor a Game-Changer for AR Apps?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a276b1d2ff25\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a276b1d2ff25\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-apples-new-lidar-sensor-a-game-changer-for-ar-apps\/#What_is_Lidar\" >What is Lidar?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-apples-new-lidar-sensor-a-game-changer-for-ar-apps\/#Why_this_is_important_for_AR\" >Why this is important for AR<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-apples-new-lidar-sensor-a-game-changer-for-ar-apps\/#The_impact_of_Lidar_in_real_life\" >The impact of Lidar in real life<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-apples-new-lidar-sensor-a-game-changer-for-ar-apps\/#1_Easy_measurements\" >1. Easy measurements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-apples-new-lidar-sensor-a-game-changer-for-ar-apps\/#2_Accurate_digitizing_of_real_objects\" >2. Accurate digitizing of real objects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-apples-new-lidar-sensor-a-game-changer-for-ar-apps\/#3_A_next-generation_escape_room\" >3. A next-generation escape room<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-apples-new-lidar-sensor-a-game-changer-for-ar-apps\/#4_Bringing_a_new_level_of_immersion_to_a_childhood_game\" >4. Bringing a new level of immersion to a childhood game<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-apples-new-lidar-sensor-a-game-changer-for-ar-apps\/#So_what_does_it_all_mean_for_AR\" >So what does it all mean for AR?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#Is <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le\u2019s New Lidar Sensor a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Game<\/a>-Changer for AR Apps?<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-inner\">\n<p class=\"opener\">Any time that there is a big tech release from Apple, users and journalists always center their attention on aspects of the gadget like size, pixel density, performance, and new features.<\/p>\n<p>These characteristics are all important in their own right, but some smaller innovations tend to get overlooked and fall through the cracks.<\/p>\n<p>This is what almost happened to the Lidar sensor in the iPhone 12 Pro. Visually, it is presented as a small black circle in the bottom corner of the phone\u2019s camera unit, and you could easily mistake it for another lens or a quixotic flash panel. On the contrary, Lidar is something entirely different, and this small sensor has big implications for the future of AR.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Lidar\"><\/span>What is Lidar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lidar is an acronym of sorts, standing for \u201clight detection and ranging\u201d. The <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> centers around infrared imaging and light, with many tiny pulses being sent out and being registered when their reflections bounce back. It\u2019s like sonar, except the waves being registered by the device aren\u2019t acoustic, but rather light-based. By measuring the time and angles of the reflections, the Lidar device creates a 3D spatial image of how the targeted area looks.<\/p>\n<p>Before we get ahead of ourselves in praising Apple\u2019s innovative genius, we should mention that Lidar has been around for decades and is essentially 3D laser scanning, just under a different name. Still, Apple is the first major tech company to make the technology accessible to millions of consumers \u2013 first in the 2020 variants of the iPad Pro, and now with the iPhone 12 Pro.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_this_is_important_for_AR\"><\/span>Why this is important for AR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noupe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image2-1024x557.png\" class=\"wp-image-115263 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noupe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image2-1024x557.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-115263\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>If you are familiar with augmented reality apps, you have probably come across those that project digital models on real-life surroundings by analyzing objects and surfaces and determining where the model could realistically be placed. Some of these apps are good at spatial accuracy, but none are perfect, and the built-in algorithms can be easily deceived with poor lighting or unusual textures. Lidar makes augmented reality much more accurate by relying on extensive sensor data instead of computed projections.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_impact_of_Lidar_in_real_life\"><\/span>The impact of Lidar in real life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Any time that new tech comes out, it is often hyped up to be \u201cthe next big thing\u201d, but consumers and enterprises can make a more accurate judgment call by looking at its real-life impacts, and not just marketing bluster. Here are some examples of how Lidar is already improving AR:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Easy_measurements\"><\/span><strong>1. Easy measurements<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Would you trust an app to make measurements of your home and its interior elements? If you answered no, you probably haven\u2019t heard of<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/id1514382369\"> Canvas<\/a>. This mobile app makes the most of the Lidar sensor and takes measurements of home interiors (rooms, beds, accessories, etc.). It might not be accurate to the point of fractions of an inch, but it can probably save you from getting a tape measure in most cases when you need a measurement estimate.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Accurate_digitizing_of_real_objects\"><\/span><strong>2. Accurate digitizing of real objects<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you want to carry images of real objects over to the digital plane (e.g. for a presentation), the process can be a real hassle. First, you take the photo, then open it in an editor, cut along the edges of the targeted object, and only then carry it over. However, with the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/clipdrop.co\/\">ClipDrop app<\/a> that applies Lidar, you can \u201cextract\u201d objects from their backgrounds without having to manually trace anything. The app recognizes the edges of the object and captures it seamlessly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_A_next-generation_escape_room\"><\/span><strong>3. A next-generation escape room<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Escape rooms are fun, but you have to <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a> to select locations to enjoy them. However, with an app that scans your surroundings and determines where to project the rooms and sections of the walls, you can enjoy the experience even in your own home.<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ariaslegacy.com\/\"> ARia\u2019s Legacy<\/a> is one such app, and Lidar technology prevents the app from drawing borders or pathways for the escape room in unreachable places.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Bringing_a_new_level_of_immersion_to_a_childhood_game\"><\/span><strong>4. Bringing a new level of immersion to a childhood game<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Games based on AR have already proven their worth on the market (think Pokemon Go and Wizards Unite), but Lidar makes them even better. For example, the popular children\u2019s game \u201cThe Floor is Lava\u201d has been reimagined in the<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.klei.com\/games\/hot-lava\"> Hot Lava app<\/a>, which precisely measures and identifies the floor of a particular setting, and projects lava onto it, while leaving high objects and surfaces untouched.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_what_does_it_all_mean_for_AR\"><\/span>So what does it all mean for AR?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we have mentioned, built-in algorithms in AR apps can already analyze visual settings, but Lidar takes the process to the next level and leaves little room for imaging errors and discrepancies. All of this amounts to a more immersive and enjoyable experience for users. While the technology is currently supported on only two devices, all signs point to Apple continuing to invest in AR technology (including<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2020\/8\/26\/21402314\/apple-augmented-reality-tv-plus-tie-in-companion-content-subscribers\"> integrating it into Apple TVs<\/a> and a rumored<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/2020\/10\/20\/apple-ar-headset-sony\/\"> future headset<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Lidar may be nothing more than a trend and optional improvement at the moment, but if it makes its way to all forthcoming Apple devices, we could see billions of people enjoying everything advanced AR has to offer. A game-changing impact.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"><em>Photo credit; <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/iphone-12-pro\/\"><em>Apple.com<\/em><\/a><br \/><em>Creator; \u00a0Mikhail Scherbatko, creative writer for Program-Ace, an award-winning IT company with a 26+ year track record of success in <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/program-ace.com\/expertise\/augmented-reality\/\"><em>AR app development<\/em><\/a><em>.\u00a0 <\/em>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"author-inner\">\n<p class=\"bio-name\">Mikhail Shcherbatko<\/p>\n<div class=\"bio-desc\">\nMikhail Shcherbatko is a creative writer, translator, movie buff, fantasy book fan, and a creative writer for Program-Ace.<\/div>\n<p><!-- social-link --><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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