Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance

The 10th AREA Research Project

3D Mapping Solutions for Enterprise AR

This Executive Summary provides an overview of 3D mapping technologies and principles and defines parameters to consider when choosing a 3D scanner. There are hurdles that can cause resistance to ongoing and future usage of 3D mapping data in AR-assisted use cases.

Specifically, this breaks down to a lack of understanding of 3D mapping technology and techniques, limitations due to file formats, ideal scanner use cases, knowledge permitting a technician to accurately capture a suitable 3D dataset for AR, and guidelines for using AR and 3D mapping data together.

The full report is available only to AREA members. It provides a comprehensive review of 3D mapping technologies and principles and defines parameters to consider when choosing a 3D scanner for a specific use case. Recommended steps are also provided to aid in accurate and successful capture of objects and environments. A supporting sample project demonstrates a real-world example that leverages 3D scan data for one AR-assisted use case.

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