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Smart AR Navigation with VPS Technology

Xense AR provides an advanced AR Navigation feature powered by VPS (Visual Positioning System) technology.

This enables:

  • High-precision real-world positioning
  • Stable spatial anchoring
  • Real-time path rendering
  • Immersive visual guidance directly on the user’s device

What is VPS-Based AR Navigation?

Visual Positioning System (VPS) allows the system to:

  1. Recognize real-world environments using spatial data
  2. Match camera input with pre-built 3D spatial maps
  3. Determine the exact device position and orientation
  4. Render navigation paths aligned accurately with physical space

Unlike GPS-only navigation, VPS works effectively in:

  • Indoor environments
  • Dense urban areas
  • Large complexes (malls, campuses, exhibitions)

Key Capabilities

Precise Spatial Localization

  • Centimeter-level positioning accuracy (depending on data quality)
  • Stable tracking in mapped environments

Real-Time Path Visualization

  • Dynamic AR arrows and path lines
  • Turn-by-turn guidance
  • Directional indicators anchored to real surfaces

Flexible Destination Management

  • Multiple navigation targets
  • Intermediate stop points
  • Group-based destination filtering

Fully Customizable Experience

Using the built-in Editor, users can:

  • Create navigation routes
  • Configure destination pins
  • Adjust UI/UX presentation
  • Customize path visuals and indicators

No programming is required for standard navigation setup.


Editor-Based Navigation Creation Workflow

  1. Generate and process Spatial Data (3D Mesh)
  2. Bake NavMesh inside Unity
  3. Create Location Info (CMS)
  4. Place Navigation Targets in Unity
  5. Verify NavMesh coverage
  6. Test navigation
  7. Publish experience

Use Cases

Smart AR Navigation is ideal for:

  • Shopping malls
  • Airports
  • Theme parks
  • Museums
  • Universities
  • Large corporate campuses
  • Smart city deployments

Advantages Over Traditional Navigation

Traditional GPSXense AR VPS Navigation
Low indoor accuracyHigh indoor precision
2D map interface3D immersive AR overlay
Static route displayReal-world anchored dynamic path
Limited contextual awarenessSpatially aware AR guidance

⚠️ Navigation performance depends on:

  • Spatial data quality
  • Proper NavMesh setup
  • Accurate destination placement
  • Adequate lighting conditions

With VPS-powered AR Navigation, Xense AR transforms physical spaces into intelligent, interactive environments — enabling the next generation of spatial computing experiences.

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