Niantic aims to build a richer 3D map of the world with a new version of Scanniverse app | TechCrunch
Briefly

Niantic's new Scanniverse 4 introduces a Gaussian Splitting technique, allowing for richer 3D object capturing and enhanced user experience with accurate details in representation.
The updated Scanniverse app now enables users to create 'splats' of scanned objects tied to location data, allowing others to discover and experience detailed places.
Brian McClendon shared that previous scans used triangle meshes, but with Gaussian Splatting, the fidelity of the representation and the clarity of details have significantly improved.
In an effort to maintain privacy, Niantic's Scanniverse automatically blurs faces and license plates, ensuring that sensitive information is protected during the scanning process.
Read at TechCrunch
[
|
]