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Gaussian splatting

Also called 3DGS, 3D Gaussian splatting

What does “Gaussian splatting” mean?

Gaussian splatting: Technique for capturing and rendering 3D scenes as millions of small, soft, colored blobs (Gaussians) positioned in space. Like NeRF, it is built from ordinary photos, but it typically renders much faster, making real-time viewing in browsers and headsets practical.

Gaussian splatting visual guide: Technique for capturing and rendering 3D scenes as millions of small, soft, colored blobs (Gaussians) positioned in space. Like NeRF, it is built from ordinary photos, but it typically renders much faster, making real-time viewing in browsers and headsets practical.
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What is an example of “Gaussian splatting”?

Real estate and cultural heritage projects use splats to let people explore a captured room or monument interactively online.

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