The tech to build the holodeck

Gaussian splatting is a novel method of 3D capture that was invented less than two years ago .

It could soon allow anyone to scan entire rooms and change how creatives in Hollywood and beyond record 3D video.

When combined with generative AI , it has the potential not only to preserve existing spaces but also to transport us to entirely new 3D worlds.

Gaussian splatting is going to democratize 3D capture, and Niantic wants to be at the forefront of this change.

The company sees these scans as key components of the 3D map that powers Pokémon Go and Peridot .

In August , the company launched a new version of Scaniverse that puts the technology front and center.

In December , Scaniverse expanded to VR , enabling users to look at the splats in Meta’s Quest headsets.

Meta has big plans for Gaussian splats as yet another tool for VR creators to build immersive worlds.

The company even has plans to eventually allow anyone to scan their own home and then upload a digital copy of it to the metaverse.

The development of Gaussian Splatting tech is advancing at a rapid pace.