Google 3D Objects: How to Display Dinosaurs in Augmented Reality Right in Your Kitchen

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(Pocket-lint) – Google offers augmented reality experiences, or 3D objects in AR, through Google search. These can be anything from dinosaurs to shoes. They are super fun to try. You just need a supported mobile device to access it.

What are Google 3D objects in AR?

During Google I / O 2019, Google announced that animals will come to Google Search in the form of new augmented reality experiences and that you could see them using just your mobile device. These so-called 3D AR objects are now available and they are perfect for visualizing the scale of something, like a dinosaur in relation to your kitchen. They are also very easy to find, as they appear right at the top of your search.

How to find Google’s 3D objects in AR

It really is as simple as searching for “Octopus”, then Google will bring up a “Search Knowledge Panel” – something often shown for movies and celebrities. For 3D objects, you’ll see a preview, some images, and a “View in 3D” button that launches the AR experience. You will then see a “view in your space” or “AR” option. Tap on it to see the 3D object in augmented reality – your real-time environment, such as your kitchen or garden.

Android phone or tablet

To view 3D results, you need an Android phone running Android 7 or later. To interact with the 3D augmented reality results, you need an Android phone that supports ARCore.

1. On your Android phone, go to google.com or open the Google app.
2. Search for an animal, object or place.
3. If a 3D result is available, tap Show 3D.
4. To interact with the 3D result in augmented reality, press Show in your space.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.

iPhone or iPad

To view and interact with the 3D results in augmented reality, you need an iPhone 6s or later running iOS 11 and later, as well as the Safari browser or the Google app.

1. On your iPhone, open Safari, Chrome, or the Google app.
2. Go to google.com.
3. Search for an animal, object or place.
4. If a 3D result is available, tap Show 3D.
5. To interact with the 3D result:
   • In AR: press AR, then follow the onscreen instructions.
   • On your iPhone: Tap Subject.

Are there any hardware requirements?

As detailed above, if you want to display 3D objects in Google search, you will need:

• Android smartphone or tablet running Android 7.0 or higher
• iPhone or iPad running iOS 11.0 or higher

Google 3D objects in AR cannot be accessed from a desktop or laptop computer.

How many Google 3D objects are there in augmented reality?

Google keeps a full list here. A partial list is below.

Animals

Dogs

Dinosaurs and ancient creatures

Cars

Clothes

Space

Biology

Want to know more?

Visit the Google support page for 3D objects in AR.

Written by Maggie Tillman. Originally published on July 30, 2020.