Last fall the app gained ARKit support to help shoppers discover items with AR View in addition to the app’s product search feature. Now, part finder which seems to have been rolling out for a couple of weeks should be available to all users.
In our own testing, we found the feature to work surprisingly well. We did have a few failures on the first or second scan of a couple of screws, but holding the iPhone closer, or adjusting the angle resulted in accurate identification on a second try. We used part finder to successfully identify a machine screw, wood screw, and a self-drilling screw with accurate lengths.
Here’s how to use the new feature:
Once you get the green mark and the countdown finishes, you’ll see the results. If the recognition fails, give a shot to a different angle and zoom in a bit closer.
What do you think? Is this something you’ll find useful? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
