Third Party Scans

The Multiset developer portal now supports integration with third-party scanning platforms, including Matterport, NavVis, and Leica, to streamline the creation of high-accuracy Visual Positioning Systems (VPS). Developers can utilize these industry-leading scanning tools to generate the required data for precise localization and AR experiences.

Input Requirements:

• File Format: Scans can be uploaded as .e57 (point cloud + panoramas) or as a Gaussian Splat (.ply + poses.json zipped together). Both formats are accepted by the Multiset platform.

• Panoramas: For e57 uploads, panoramic images must be included. These are essential for capturing comprehensive environmental data.

• Scan Density: The density of both the scans and the accompanying images should be high. Increased density ensures better visual mapping and localization accuracy.

Panoramas can be cubic or equirectangular format, based on the vendor. The system detects the pano format.

Gaussian Splat support (new): Multiset now accepts Gaussian Splats as input for VPS. The first supported pipeline is Xgrids — all Xgrids scanners (PortalCam, L2 Pro, K1/K2) can export Gaussian Splats in .ply format via Lixel CyberColor. See Gaussian Splat for details.

List of Supported Scanners

1. Matterport Pro 2 and 3: E57 export and MatterPak

2. Leica Scans

3. NavVis Scans

4. Xgrids Scans

5. Faro Scans

6. Gaussian Splat — currently supported from Xgrids (Lixel CyberColor)

Benefits of High-Density Scans:

• Enhanced environmental detail for improved VPS accuracy.

• Better alignment and anchoring of AR experiences in real-world environments.

• Seamless integration with Multiset’s tools for large-scale AR deployments.

By leveraging Matterport, NavVis, and Leica’s advanced capabilities, developers can create precise and persistent AR experiences.