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What is Gaussian Splatting and What Does it Mean for XR?

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

It enables 3D reconstruction and rendering in virtual environments. With Gaussian splatting, you could walk around a 3D-captured space naturally, just like you were moving through a real environment. Gaussian splatting eliminates many challenges common with photogrammetry and lidar for 3D asset creation.

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Top XR Stories of 2019

Tech Trends VR

The experience will use 3D capture technology, which scans participants as they enter a location-based VR venue so that friends can see each other as holograms and work collaboratively. Shut Downs and Acquisitions. HoloLens Army.