Smartphone users have a new way to keep their distance – a tool that lets them know when people are getting closer than pandemic guidelines recommend.
Sodar works through Google-made Chrome browsers on Android smartphones that support augmented reality, according to the California-based internet firm.
“This experiment uses WebXR to visualize 2-meter social-distancing guidelines in your environment,” a message at the website said. The tool came out of an “Experiments With Google” project on technology hacks to help people cope with the coronavirus pandemic.For more information on COVID-19, call the DOH Hotline: 86517800 local 1149/1150.
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