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First it was the iPad Pro and now the iPhone 12 Pro. The high-end of Apple's most successful products already have LiDAR sensorThere are already some applications capable of applying their full potential and offering practical solutions. Read on to discover some examples of tools already using LiDAR. But first, let's answer an important question.
What is LiDAR?
LiDAR technology uses infrared light to scan the surrounding environmentThese sensors are very similar to those used by cars equipped with autonomous driving. The light that LiDAR projects onto objects, walls, people and other items returns to the sensor, quickly painting a picture of everything around us. Obviously, this entire system is supported by much more than just hardware.
Apple has been insisting on virtual reality for years. So along with iOS 11, in 2017, came ARKit Currently at version 3.5, it gives designers the tools they need to squeeze the most out of the maximum the conventional camera and, from this year, the LiDAR sensor. In addition, the performance improvements in the field of data processing finish putting the icing on a cake that Cupertino sees as very juicy.
The best applications to squeeze LiDAR
Snapchat
Snapchat is one of the first apps to add LiDAR-related features since the arrival of the iPhone 12 Pro. Thanks to these new features you will be able to add elements to your creations , such as plants, flowers or birds Of course, any additions will adjust to the movements of the person holding the device, disappearing or appearing on the scene based on the trajectory. In this way, each element will take its position in the room and remain anchored to its place.
Download | Snapchat
Complete Anatomy 2021
How is an anatomy application able to take advantage of all the capabilities of the LiDAR sensor? Well, Complete Anatomy allows you toscan a person, show the inside of them and, completely simultaneously, respect their movementss.This software is clearly aimed at students and professionals but everyone can download it and try it for 3 days completely free of charge.
Download | Complete Anatomy 2021
RoomScan LiDAR
If you are thinking of making renovations, here is a true room scanner. Transform your home into a handy blueprint on which to make notes and drawings. This application is compatible with the new iPhone 12 Pro and the iPad Pro 2020. Obviously, thanks to the Apple Pencil, you will be able to squeeze even more out of this utility. The resulting plans can be consulted in 2D or 3D, as appropriate.
Download | RoomScan LiDAR
MeasureKit – AR Ruler Tape
This gauge uses the infrared light rays emitted by the LiDAR sensor to get the dimensions of anything From the most hidden corners from your house to your own face. Everything can be scanned, analyzed and measured. It has various tools, such as a ruler, level, angle calculator, or even trajectories. This Swiss army knife of measuring tools can get you out of more than one jam.
Download | MeasureKit – AR Ruler Tape
IKEA Place
The popular furniture brand, with hundreds of stores around the world, jumps on the LiDAR bandwagon, bringing part of its catalog to your home just using your Apple device. Thanks to this tool, you can place different pieces of furniture ranging from beds to armchairs, without forgetting the decoration accessories, to preview how they adapt to your home.It is highly recommended to avoid unnecessary wandering in the complex labyrinth that is an IKEA store.
Download | IKEA Place
