So you can measure distances with ‘Measure’

Measure is not much different from other applications for measuring distances by using augmented reality. You need good lighting and possibly a surface texture, so that the mobile may make the tracking more successful. The app explains all of this at the beginning, but yeah, in English.

In practice, you have to move the phone and look up the angle until it shows a surface dotted on the floor. This means that the system is ready to start measuring. In the contrary case, a mobile in the middle of the screen you will insist on that to follow looking for the angle.

Left: you still can’t measure. Right: ready to measure

Measure gives two unique tools: to measure length, and measuring height. You need to drag the tool you want to use to the view and then use the adjusters to mark where it begins and where it ends the measurement. The result is displayed in real time on the line itself.

Measuring virtual: 88 cm actual Measurement: 86,5 cm

In terms of accuracy, depends on what you’re measuring, the lighting, the quality of the camera of your mobile and as well that you place the adjusters, but you can say that is pretty good, with a margin of error of about two centimeters. Don’t use it for the measurements of the wood that you are going to be cut for the new wardrobe, but for a rough idea of how much measure any thing.

What mobile phones are supported?

in order To use Measure, you need a mobile or is compatible with Tango (Zenfone AR, Lenovo Phab 2 Pro) or with ARCore. Many of the latest flagships and several mid-range premium in recent times to include it. This is the list, collected by Google.

Measure – quick, everyday measurementsVaries depending on the device.