Google Pixel 8 Pro/9 Pro to Add "Automatic Material Recognition" Feature, Temperature Measurement Becomes More Accurate

Google Pixel 8 Pro/9 Pro to Add "Automatic Material Recognition" Feature, Temperature Measurement Becomes More AccurateTech media AndroidAuthority reported yesterday (September 26th) that Google is rolling out an update for the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro phones, which will add a new feature to its unique temperature sensor automatic object material recognition.One of the highlights of the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro is the temperature sensor on the back of the device

Google Pixel 8 Pro/9 Pro to Add "Automatic Material Recognition" Feature, Temperature Measurement Becomes More Accurate

Tech media AndroidAuthority reported yesterday (September 26th) that Google is rolling out an update for the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro phones, which will add a new feature to its unique temperature sensor automatic object material recognition.

One of the highlights of the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro is the temperature sensor on the back of the device. This unique contactless sensor allows users to measure the temperature of objects simply by using their phone. To obtain the sensor reading, users need to open the pre-installed PixelThermometer application, select the type of material to be scanned, place the phone about two inches away from the object, and then click the "Tap to measure" button.

However, this process may require users to manually select the type of material, which to some extent affects the convenience of the experience. To address this issue, Google appears to be developing a new feature that allows the PixelThermometer application to automatically detect object materials.

AndroidAuthority analyzed the latest version (v1.0.676362763) of the PixelThermometer application and found some relevant strings, such as "AutodetectMaterialselectionwillnowhenautomaticallyYoucanstillmanuallychoosethematerial.", indicating that the application will be able to automatically detect materials and perform temperature measurements based on different materials.

From the string description, the PixelThermometer application will use a machine learning model (tflite model) to automatically detect materials. The previous update to this application added a new user interface using the camera viewfinder, so it's possible that the application will combine the camera viewfinder and material detection model to automatically detect what you're scanning.

This new feature will greatly enhance the practicality of the temperature sensor on the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro. Users will no longer need to manually select the type of material when taking temperature measurements, simplifying the operation process and improving the user experience.

It is worth noting that Google has not yet officially released this feature, and the specific feature details and release date have not been announced. But based on AndroidAuthority's analysis, the feature should be available in the near future.

In addition to automatic material recognition, the temperature sensor on the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro offers other features, such as:

• Supports multiple material types, including metal, wood, plastic, glass, etc.

• High measurement accuracy with a small error range.

• Easy operation and easy to learn.

We believe that the addition of this new feature will make the temperature sensor on the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro more user-friendly, bringing more convenience and fun to users.