Unlocking 3D Innovation: Understanding NeRFs, Radiance Fields, and Splats

In the last several years, the 3D community has been experimenting with a disruptive innovation in the creation of 3D scenes. This session aims to explore the transformative potential of Neural Radiance Fields (NeRFs), Radiance Fields, and  Gaussian Splats. NeRFs and Gaussian Splats have emerged as a powerful technology for rendering complex 3D scenes from 2D images, creating photorealistic digital environments with remarkable precision, and the technology is rapidly evolving as users are pushing boundaries of their capabilities. The applications of this technique are also expanding, with presenters in this session showcasing recent work that puts Gaussian Splats and NeRFs to work in real-world situations. Things have also changed drastically even in the months leading up to Geo Week – this session will get everyone up to date. Join us to unlock the power of NeRFs, radiance fields, and splats for geospatial and AEC applications, and discover how they are reshaping the possibilities in 3D visualization, simulation, and immersive technology.