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New method tackles spatial anchor drift in Extended Reality

This paper introduces a novel method for extending the accuracy of spatial anchors in Extended Reality (XR) technologies, addressing the drift issue that plagues large-area tracking. By leveraging an external, drift-corrected tracking method as a ground truth, the proposed solution aligns spatial anchors placed within the headset and the external system. This approach allows for standalone functionality while enhancing user comfort and mobility, benefiting applications across various industries. AI

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New method tackles spatial anchor drift in Extended Reality

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  1. arXiv cs.CV TIER_1 English(EN) · Joni Vanherck, Brent Zoomers, Lode Jorissen, Isjtar Vandebroeck, Eric Joris, Nick Michiels ·

    Large-area Spatially Aligned Anchors

    arXiv:2611.12912v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Extended Reality (XR) technologies, including Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), offer immersive experiences merging digital content with the real world. Achieving precise spatial tracking over large areas is a criti…