Master’s Thesis: 3D Eagle Eye Visualization Using Mobile LiDAR and mobile video data

23.03.2026, Abschlussarbeiten, Bachelor- und Masterarbeiten

3D top-view (eagle eye) visualization is widely used in urban mapping, autonomous driving, surveillance, and augmented reality (AR). Traditional methods require drone-based LiDAR, satellite imaging, or expensive high-end sensors. However, with LiDAR-equipped smartphones (e.g., iPhone 12 Pro and later) and a mobile video, it is now possible to reconstruct a real-time top-down 3D view of the environment.

This research focuses on using mobile LiDAR and mobile video to generate a real-time 3D eagle-eye visualization, enabling users to view their surroundings from a top-down perspective. The system will convert LiDAR and video data into aerial-style 3D maps, which could be used for navigation, urban planning, and virtual reality applications.

Your goal is to reconstruct a 3D scene and generate a 3D eagle eye visualization. Your tasks include:

Investigating the state-of-the-art techniques and collecting the data.
Developing an iOS application using ARKit and Reality Kit to capture real-time LiDAR depth data and mobile video data
Designing a fusion strategy to combine LiDAR and video data to generate a full 3D view of the surroundings.
Reconstructing a 3D full mesh scene and implementing real-time rendering techniques for smooth visualization.

This thesis is of 6 months duration.

If you are interested in this topic, please send your CV and grade report at the given contact address.

Kontakt: tim.schreiter@tum.de

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