Google’s Project Tango kit would become available in 12 more countries from 26 August, according to the tech giant. The countries are Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the U.K.
Before this announcement, Project Tango kits were only available in the USA. Project Tango makes use of a depth sensing camera and other technologies to create a virtual 3D map of the world around it. That allows developers to create novel apps that incorporate things like augmented reality and object tracking. NASA has used it to help guide flying robots in space.
CIO reported it originated in Google’s Advanced Technology and Project Group before being moved inside of Google proper in January. So far, Google has shipped more than 3,000 tablets to developers who’ve created hundreds of applications, the company said Tuesday. And Project Tango’s software has been updated 13 times to add features like better indoor navigation and GPS alignment.
Google didn’t say how much the developer kit will cost in the countries it’s coming to, but it was priced in the U.S. at US$512.
