Learn how SLAM works and why AR devices use it to track space.
SLAM, or Simultaneous Localization and Mapping, is a technique that allows AR devices to track their position within space while building the map of the environment.
An augmented reality device will analyze camera frames moment by moment, as well as sensor data to detect feature points on an image. It tracks the movement of these features as a user is moving around and constantly updates the world map.
When a phone or AR headset moves around a room, SLAM helps to keep AR objects anchored and prevents them from drifting via world tracking.
SLAM is a foundational technology for any augmented reality experience. It provides spatial awareness without external markers and ensures that content is anchored and believable within your space.
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