Image-based reality-capturing and 3D modelling for the creation of VR cycling simulations
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2021
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01A - Journal article
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ISPRS Annals of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences
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V-4-2021
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With this paper, we present a novel approach for efficiently creating reality-based, high-fidelity urban 3D models for interactive VR cycling simulations. The foundation of these 3D models is accurately georeferenced street-level imagery, which can be captured using vehicle-based or portable mapping platforms. Depending on the desired type of urban model, the street-level imagery is either used for semi-automatically texturing an existing city model or for automatically creating textured 3D meshes from multi-view reconstructions using commercial off-the-shelf software. The resulting textured urban 3D model is then integrated with a real-time traffic simulation solution to create a VR framework based on the Unity game engine. Subsequently, the resulting urban scenes and different planning scenarios can be explored on a physical cycling simulator using a VR helmet or viewed as a 360-degree or conventional video. In addition, the VR environment can be used for augmented reality applications, e.g., mobile augmented reality maps. We apply this framework to a case study in the city of Berne to illustrate design variants of new cycling infrastructure at a major traffic junction to collect feedback from practitioners about the potential for practical applications in planning processes.
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Mobile mapping, Biking simulation, Urban mobility, Virtual reality, 3D modelling, Urban scene reconstruction
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2194-9050
2194-9042
2194-9042
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English
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Wahbeh, W., Ammann, M., Nebiker, S., van Eggermond, M., & Erath, A. (2021). Image-based reality-capturing and 3D modelling for the creation of VR cycling simulations. ISPRS Annals of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, V-4-2021. https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-annals-v-4-2021-225-2021