CUPERTINO RESIDENTS CAN now tour one of the city’s most historic nature preserves using augmented reality — a unique blend of a city known for its cutting-edge technology and agricultural roots.
Cupertino recently soft-launched an augmented reality app, Cupertino McClellan Ranch, with the goal of teaching users about the 18-acre historic McClellan Ranch Preserve. The free app takes visitors on a quarter-mile walk. Visitors use the app’s map of the preserve to find its landmarks, such as the bee hives. Once users reach a location, the app accesses their phone camera to overlay Cooper, a 3D virtual robot, on the screen. The robot teaches them about local flora, fauna and history through animations.
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