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Poly (website)

Poly was a website created by Google for users to browse, distribute, and download 3D objects. It was launched in 2017 and intended to allow creators to easily share and access 3D objects. It featured a free library containing thousands of 3D objects for use in virtual reality and augmented reality applications.

In December 2020, Google announced Poly would be shut down on June 30, 2021.[1]

Features

Users could search the Poly model library by specific keywords and upload or download models in the OBJ file format.[2] Most models could be "remixed" using Tilt Brush and Google Blocks application integration; the remixed object was automatically published on Poly with credit and links to the original creator.[3] 3D objects could be viewed using Google Cardboard or Daydream View.[4] Users could also create simple animated GIFs of the objects available for download.

API

On November 30, 2017, Google released the Poly API.[5] It allowed developers to easily integrate 3D objects into their projects, and provided users access to the object library, while the app itself is running.[6] The API also allowed uploading 3D objects directly to Poly with the Poly Upload API.[7] The API could be used for web, Android, and iOS apps, while the Poly Toolkit was required for Unity and Unreal developers.[8]

See also

  • WebGL
  • Facebook 3D Posts
  • Remix 3D
  • TurboSquid
  • Sketchfab

References

  1. Poly will be shut down on June 30, 2021. - Poly Help support.google.com, retrieved 2020-12-21^
  2. Andrea Zvinakis. Poly: Browse, discover and download 3D objects and scenes November 1, 2017, retrieved November 1, 2017^
  3. Adi Robertson. Google's new platform helps you build VR and AR apps The Verge, November 1, 2017, retrieved November 1, 2017^
  4. Angela Moscaritolo. Create in AR, VR With Google Poly Object Library PCMag, November 1, 2017, retrieved November 1, 2017^
  5. Lucas Matney. Google expands its 3D objects pipeline for AR/VR with the Poly API TechCrunch, November 30, 2017, retrieved December 5, 2017^
  6. Poly Google Developers, November 29, 2017, retrieved December 5, 2017^
  7. Google AR & VR Twitter, retrieved 2018-09-10^
  8. Poly - Google Developer Google Developers, retrieved December 5, 2017^