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Question Does the Arkit ARWorldMap utilize LiDAR data?

Discussion in 'AR' started by cribin, Mar 2, 2021.

  1. cribin

    cribin

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    Hi,

    I was wondering if the ARWorldMap utilizes LiDAR data when detecting trackable objects in the scene?

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    Ribin
     
    cribin, Mar 2, 2021
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  2. KyryloKuzyk

    KyryloKuzyk

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    As far as I understand the implementation of ARWorldMap, no. The ARWorldMap only stores planes, cloud points, and anchors. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
     
    KyryloKuzyk, Mar 2, 2021
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  3. cribin

    cribin

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    Thanks for the reply. Is the LiDAR data then at least used to detect the planes?
     
    cribin, Mar 4, 2021
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  4. KyryloKuzyk

    KyryloKuzyk

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    Yes, ARKit utilizes LiDAR to detect planes quicker and with better precision.
     
    KyryloKuzyk, Mar 4, 2021
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  5. cribin

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    So in a sense, ARWorldMap still uses LiDAR data indirectly then. Thanks for the quick replies.
     
    cribin, Mar 4, 2021
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