10 coolest augmented reality applications

1. JigSpace

JigSpace uses augmented reality to tell users about how to construct various complex mechanisms, objects or ideas. It can help you find out what it consists of layers of the Earth, for which correspond to different compartments of the space station, due to which the working jet engine and much more.

Each model can be flip, zoom in and take apart. In the library there are dozens of applications of interactive lessons from different areas: astronomy, physics, history, culture and geology. If all of a sudden it is not enough, you can install Jig Workshop for iPad, to create their own presentations.

2. Google Lens

«Google Lens" - this is one of those applications that seem useless at first, but quickly becomes indispensable. It continuously scans all of what you are aiming the smartphone camera. Defines objects, plants, animals, logos, buildings, reads the QR-code, translates the text. And all this - with a full integration with Google services.

Scripts to use it a lot. For example, if you want to know what it means to the inscription in an unknown language. Or how many there are vending shoes. Or the name of a strange flower. Separate plus "Lens" is that you most likely do not even have to download it: it is embedded in the "Google Photos", "Google Assistant" and the Google app.

3. Mondly

Application for learning languages ​​Mondly uses augmented reality to help people memorize words and learn to communicate. The AR-mode, the program puts you in a room mate, who can not only speak words and phrases in 33 languages, but also to call on three-dimensional models of objects called. Even with an assistant, you can rehearse the language situation: the purchase of goods in the store, talking with the waiter in the restaurant, and so on. The application recognizes your speech and tell you if you make a mistake in something.

4. Civilisations AR

Civilisations AR - this application from the BBC. Here you can learn in detail the artifacts of various civilizations: Greek, Egyptian, European Renaissance and so on. The program allows you to look inside the sarcophagus of Pharaoh, paint helmet Corinthian warrior or a Roman statue. Without text and audio guides too, was not. However, they are only available in English.

5. INKHUNTER

With this application you can learn how you will look tattoo. Choose picture, pointing the camera at a part of the body where you want to put it, adjust the size and position - the result you can take a picture and send it to social networks. A good way to discuss the tattoo with your friends. Or scare parents.

6. ROAR

ROAR - is a unique application, which can be viewed in augmented reality scene, putting the camera on the flip-flops image. For example, a poster of "Star Wars" will see the space combat, the magazine - a three-dimensional model of the person on the cover. The program also tells you where to buy relevant products: ROAR created primarily for brands to interact with consumers.

7. Smash Tanks!

In this game, the battlefield becomes the real world. On a table or the floor creates a level in different parts of which are tanks. Some belong to you, the other - the enemy. The task - to destroy the enemy units, sending them shells. It is not so simple: between the tanks appear buildings, fences and other obstacles. For tactical advantages will physically bypass the battlefield.

In the battle, you can use bonuses like a nuclear explosion, as well as different types of weapons. It can be played alone (against bots and weekly modes) and the other (on one device or on a network).

8. Mind Map AR

Mind Map AR - a program for creating mental maps in augmented reality. You can create nodes and branches, mark them pictures and tags, build links between them and arrange it all in three dimensions. This is a great way to remember even some complicated topic: the application has created a handy navigation nodes.

9. YouCam Makeup

YouCam Makeup uses about the same facial recognition technology as Instagram and Snapchat, but for more practical purposes. Appendix gives an example of make-up and accessories: cosmetics different colors, styles and brands, sunglasses, headbands for the hair. In addition, in YouCam periodically held training translation. The application also able to analyze skin condition photo, although for this better, of course, consult your doctor.

10. Holo

Holo allows you to put in a virtual space, a shape of a character, human or animal. Collection in Annex impressive: the user gets mad scientists, superheroes, actors, activists and even astronaut Buzz Aldrin. And it's not just an image, and an animated three-dimensional models, scanned with real people and animals. With the chosen character can take a photo or video, then send to friends or share on social networks.

And what interesting applications AR-you know? Share in the comments.