At Google I/O 2023 on Wednesday, Google’s ARCore and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) launched a preview of two new immersive AR experiences around Merlion Park and Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall in the Visit Singapore app. Powered by Google’s ARCore Geospatial API, visitors will be able to embark on an immersive guided tour. “Google’s AR and geospatial technologies have expanded the possibilities of complementing travel experiences with highly immersive and informative experiences when exploring a destination,” said Miguel de Andrés-Clavera, group product manager at Google Partner Innovations. “Google’s ARCore Geospatial API uses a combination of Visual Positioning System (VPS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) to deploy 3D AR content that can be precisely anchored to specific points such as buildings in Singapore. This allows us to deliver high-quality, entertaining and visually impactful tour experiences to visitors who can then engage with well-known places of interest in brand new ways.”
