Exploring the Creative Possibilities of Infinite Photogrammetry through Spatial Computing and Extended Reality with Wave Function Collapse
Aviv Elor, Samantha Conde · SSRN Electronic Journal · 2020
Modern extended reality systems that merge virtual and augmented reality provide a unique design space for creative applications. These devices have begun to incorporate spatial computing, or methods of runtime digital photogrammetry which translate the physical world into the virtual. In this study, we examine the use of extended reality for photogrammetry, a system of mapping the physical world into a virtual experience and procedurally generating an infinite version of the scanned architecture. We explore our system through a use case of mapping a residential home for infinite photogrammetry with the Magic Leap Spatial Computing Headset, Wave Function Collapse Algorithm, and Unity Game Engine. We conclude with a discussion on the creative applications of infinite photogrammetry and considerations for future research.