Google wants you to Tango through exhibits at Detroit museum

January 10, 2017

There may be but two Tango phones in existence (one that hasn't even shipped yet), but Google has big plans for its augmented reality platform. In a post on its VR blog, Google highlights a Michigan museum that is already using the technology to bring its exhibits to life. And you don’t even need to own a Tango phone to take advantage of it.The Detroit Institute of Arts has built a mobile tour app called Lumin that utilizes the power of Tango to “add AR interactivity and information to further enrich your visit.” Visitors to the museum, which includes more than 100 galleries, can stop by the information desk to receive a Lenovo Phab 2 Pro to use while traversing the halls. Google highlights several exhibits that use Tango to open up new aspects of the works:To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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