One of the barriers often cited to using reality capture tools has often been their cost and relative inaccessibility to non-experts. With the introduction of SLAM algorithms and mobile mapping, as well as newer technologies such as phone-based lidar sensors and techniques that use Neural Radiance Fields – the so-called “democratization” of reality capture is under way. While there are many benefits to getting reality capture and 3D data into more hands, there are also questions of accuracy, reliability and true cost.
This panel brings together industry experts, technologists and end users to explore the impacts of making reality capture data widely available. Panelists will discuss the benefits, including how democratizing access can drive innovation, empower smaller companies, and foster transparency in industries from construction to urban planning. They will also delve into challenges, such as the introduction of errors, privacy concerns, data security, potential misuse, and the implications for intellectual property rights. Come ready for a lively discussion on how democratization is affecting the reality capture industry – and be prepared to think through some questions that go beyond the hype of new technology.
