Google has released a new version of its ARCore mobile augmented reality platform. The ARCore 1.7 has a new Augmented Faces API for front-facing cameras. The ARCore basically does not require specialized hardware, & is available on over 250 million devices.
Here’s what Google had to say about the latest release:
Creating AR Selfies
Example of 3D face mesh application
ARCore’s new Augmented Faces API (available on the front-facing camera) offers a high quality, 468-point 3D mesh that lets users attach fun effects to their faces. From animated masks, glasses, and virtual hats to skin retouching, the mesh provides coordinates and region specific anchors that make it possible to add these delightful effects.
You can get started in Unity or Sceneform by creating an ARCore session with the “front-facing camera” and Augmented Faces “mesh” mode enabled. Note that other AR features such as plane detection aren’t currently available when using the front-facing camera. AugmentedFace extends Trackable, so faces are detected and updated just like planes, Augmented Images, and other trackables.
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