Learn how VPS helps AR devices recognize real-world locations using computer vision.
A visual positioning system (VPS) uses the camera to scan a space and recognize landmarks all around your environment to determine a device's exact location in space.
An AR device will compare what the camera sees to a pre-scanned database of reference imagery and features. When it finds a match in the space, it identifies where the user is relative to the reference and orients the AR content accordingly.
A manager in a warehouse has set up an AR training experience across the space. Due to the large scale of the environment, he has used a visual positioning system to pre-scan the whole environment with a depth sensor. This ensures that when trainees put on an AR headset or pull up their mobile device, the training scenario will appear in the correct location relative to wherever they are.
Visual positioning system technology is a great way to share location-based AR experiences. This is ideal for large-scale spaces and outdoor spaces where image anchors may not cover enough ground.
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