Localize (位置推定)
Niantic Spatial の Visual Positioning System（VPS）は、GPS が利用できない、あるいは不安定な環境を含め、世界中どこでも高精度なビジョンベースの位置推定および姿勢推定を実現します。 Large Geospatial Model を基盤とする Niantic Spatial の VPS は、従来のビジュアルポジショニングシステムを発展させ、より広いカバレッジと少ないデータ要件で、利用可能な最適な位置情報およびポーズを返します。
Niantic Spatial の Visual Positioning System（VPS） は、3DOF（GPS と向き）および 6DOF（位置情報と姿勢）の位置推定情報を提供します。グローバルビジョンでの測位を強化し、シームレスな運用を実現します。
Localization (位置推定) の特徴
グローバルなカバレッジ
屋外、マッピング済みの屋内ロケーション、そして GPS が利用できない環境でも機能するビジョンベースのLocalization (位置推定)。 Niantic Spatial Capture のサービスを活用することで、データや取得したデータを、世界中で常に拡張されているマッピング済みロケーションのネットワークと組み合わせることができます。
プライベートマッピングとの統合
自社データを活用して、屋内外のプライベート空間をマッピング。必要に応じて頻繁な更新にも対応。
継続運用
プライベートマップとパブリックマップをシームレスに切り替え可能。
卓越した精度
GPSやコンパスよりも高精度な位置推定およびポーズ推定を提供。 ビジュアルデータを取得できるあらゆる場所で利用可能。
Niantic Spatial VPS が選ばれる理由
| Feature | Niantic Spatial VPS | Others |
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| Data Sources | Deep learning based architecture enables localization from a variety of 2D and 3D data sources. | Requires pre-mapping using proprietary software or use of closed proprietary datasets. |
| Robustness | Industry-leading research underpins a redundant deep-learning based system that ensures robust performance. | Rely on brittle CV approaches that may not be reliable in varying lighting and weather conditions. |
| Pipeline | Pipeline produces localization maps and 3D digital twins with semantic content. | Localization pipelines produce only limited mesh outputs. |
プライベート環境向けのセキュアなローカライゼーション
Niantic Spatial VPS は、プライベートな空間で限定的なカバレッジを必要とする企業向けに提供しています。データの所有権を維持しながら、ロケーションを作成・管理することが可能です。
Key Features
セキュアなデータ管理: 暗号化ストレージ、アクセス制御、および完全なデータ所有権により、空間データを安全に保持することが可能。
ロールベース管理: 特定のエリア内で、閲覧・編集・ローカライズを行えるユーザー権限を設定できます。
柔軟なスケーラビリティ: アクティブなロケーション数に応じて、カバレッジとコストを動的に拡張できます。
Best experienced on desktop
マシンのための世界地図
このデモでは、Niantic Spatial のVPSが現実世界を走行するロボットの自己位置推定をシミュレーションします。ロボットが移動している場所ごとにリアルタイムで高精度な3D モデルにおける空間の情報を取得します。
Built for the Real World
Defense
Enable mission-critical situational awareness with real-time 3D positioning and orientation, even in GPS-compromised or denied areas.
Robotics & Autonomy
Provide continuous positioning and orientation to enable robots, drones, and vehicles to navigate complex environments safely and efficiently.
Intelligent Field Operations
Enhance decision-making, logistics, and inspection workflows by providing reliable localization and mapping at enterprise scale, including in remote and dynamic environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between VPS and GPS?
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GPS estimates location from satellite signals, while Niantic Spatial’s Visual Positioning System (VPS) uses visual context and device sensor data to estimate position and orientation. VPS can work alongside GPS, fusing multiple signals to return the best available pose. This makes it useful when GPS is noisy, obstructed, degraded, or unavailable.
Is VPS more accurate than GPS?
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In mapped environments, Niantic Spatial VPS can provide near centimeter-level 6DoF localization, while GPS typically provides meter-scale positioning in favorable conditions. In areas without a VPS map, VPS 2.0 provides broader 3DoF position and heading and can improve on GPS by helping correct drift and signal dropout. Precision therefore depends on the available map, localization mode, and environment.
How does visual positioning work?
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A device sends camera frames and basic sensor data to a localization service, which matches the observed scene against available visual maps and other location signals. Niantic Spatial VPS then returns a pose, which is the device’s position and orientation. Depending on the environment, the system can use private or public visual maps, GPS, compass, and other signals to select the best available localization result.
What is the difference between 3DoF and 6DoF localization?
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3DoF localization provides two-dimensional position and heading. 6DoF adds full spatial orientation (pitch, roll, and yaw or heading) along with position. That additional orientation is what enables applications to place and lock content precisely on real-world surfaces. Niantic Spatial VPS supports both modes, with 3DoF suited to broad position-and-heading experiences and 6DoF suited to precise spatial anchoring and navigation.
Does VPS require pre-scanning?
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Not always. VPS 2.0 provides broad baseline coverage without requiring every location to be pre-scanned, while mapped environments can support higher-precision 6DoF localization. Organizations can also use Niantic Spatial Capture, Scaniverse, private mapping, or BYOD workflows to create and maintain maps for specific indoor and outdoor sites. The appropriate path depends on the required coverage, precision, and control over the environment.
Can VPS work in GPS-denied or private environments?
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Yes. Niantic Spatial VPS is designed to provide positioning in GPS-compromised environments, including mapped indoor and outdoor locations. For controlled or sensitive sites, organizations can bring their own data, create access-restricted private maps, retain data ownership, and manage who can view, edit, or localize within specific areas. VPS can also switch between available public and private maps as conditions change.
What can enterprises use VPS for?
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Enterprises can use VPS to give robots, drones, vehicles, headsets, and field teams reliable position and orientation in complex environments. Niantic Spatial highlights robotics and autonomy, defense, and intelligent field operations, including navigation, situational awareness, logistics, inspection, and decision-making. The same localization foundation can support AR and spatial applications that need to understand where a device is and which way it is oriented.