Facebook is making a tool that converts 2D images to 3D structures more widely available, rolling it out to most iPhone and Android users, the companyThe tool, called 3D Photos, was previously only available for high-end phones with multiple cameras or for desktop users willing to
to guide the 3D rendering. Now, anyone with an iPhone 7 or later or a "recent midrange" Android device can use it.a slate of research projects spanning machine learning and robotics last year, signaling a willingness to compete with other tech giants like Apple and Google that are vying for dominance in the field.
"This work will help us better understand the content of 2D images more generally. Improved understanding of 3D scenes could also help robots navigate and interact with the physical world," Facebook said in a statement. "We hope that by sharing details about our 3D Photos system, we will help the AI community make progress in these areas.
When posting a photo to Facebook, users will be able to click a "3D Photos" button to convert their pictures, according to Facebook's announcement.
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