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New ORBIT++ benchmark challenges Structure-from-Motion methods

Researchers have introduced ORBIT++, a new benchmark designed to evaluate Structure-from-Motion (SfM) methods in challenging real-world conditions. The benchmark leverages 360-degree panoramic videos to create perspective-view clips, offering richer visual context for camera pose estimation. Initial experiments indicate that current SfM methods, including COLMAP and recent optimization-based and feed-forward approaches, struggle with the complexity presented by ORBIT++. AI

IMPACT This benchmark will help researchers develop more robust Structure-from-Motion methods for complex real-world scenarios.

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New ORBIT++ benchmark challenges Structure-from-Motion methods

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  1. arXiv cs.CV TIER_1 English(EN) · Sara Sabour, Linyi Jin, Richard Tucker, Amir Hertz, Marcus Brubaker, Saurabh Saxena, Junhwa Hur, Andrea Tagliasacchi, Deqing Sun, David J. Fleet, Richard Szeliski, Noah Snavely ·

    ORBIT++: Benchmarking SfM in the Wild with 360{\deg} Video

    arXiv:2608.22039v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Structure-from-Motion (SfM) is a cornerstone of 3D perception, yet current methods often fail when applied to complex videos involving challenging camera motions or dynamic scenes. Compounding the problem, the field lacks reliable g…