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LiDAR-VGGT: Cross-Modal Coarse-to-Fine Fusion for Globally Consistent and Metric-Scale Dense Mapping

arXiv — cs.CV•Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 5:00:00 AM
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The recent development of LiDAR-VGGT introduces a groundbreaking approach to creating dense, metric-scale maps, which is crucial for advancements in robotics. This method addresses the challenges of extrinsic calibration in LiDAR systems and enhances the scalability of 3D vision models. By improving the accuracy and reliability of large-scale colored point clouds, this innovation promises to significantly enhance robotic perception and navigation, paving the way for more sophisticated applications in various fields.
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