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Project Tango moving on from Advanced Technology and Projects group

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Google has announced that Project Tango, the 3D mapping tech currently formerly in development in the company’s Advanced Technology and Projects division is moving on to a home of its own.

The Google+ post announcing the change didn’t provide specifics about where exactly the Tango tech will be moving, but it seems the company is pleased with the progress it’s made so far and is willing to invest some additional resources to continue the work.

ATAP’s innovation strategy is characterized by ambitious goals, time limits, and temporary project teams.  So, after two fast-paced years in ATAP, and many technical successes, the Tango team is transitioning from ATAP to a new home within Google.  We’re excited about the continued commitment to developing the technology for our users  — we wish our fellow pirates fair winds and following seas.

Project Tango was debuted last year and subsequently hit the Google Play Store for purchase by a select few developers. The technology aims to use a tablet with augmented-reality mapping to help provide a new experience for indoor navigation, among other applications.

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