Varjo desires for you to generate lifelike VR ‘scenarios’ with your smartphone

When it comes to VR settings, they are commonly crafted using digital imaging, but for certain corporate purposes, achieving realism is highly coveted. Anshel Sag, a leading consultant at Moor Insights and Strategy, stated, “For engineering, sales, and marketing activities, businesses require assets that closely mimic reality to maximize their utility.” The absence of photorealism significantly diminishes its value and impact.

Traditionally, the creation of photorealistic 3D content involved the use of costly Lidar scanners that could reach several thousand dollars, or photogrammetry methods that are more accessible but demand specialized expertise. In both scenarios, there are also constraints on the quality, added Wyatt.

An essential feature of Teleport lies in the application of a machine learning approach known as Gaussian splatting. This technology allows for the generation of complete 3D environments from a collection of photos, enhancing the realism of lighting, textures, and reflections – making it an excellent fit for immersive applications like Teleport, Wyatt concluded.

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