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First sky map from NASA's SPHEREx observatory

NASA's SPHEREx Observatory has mapped the entire sky in 102 infrared colors, as seen here in this image released on Dec. 18, 2025. This image features a selection of colors emitted primarily by stars ...
IEEE

LiDAR-Based Optimized Normal Distribution Transform Localization on 3-D Map for Autonomous Navigation

Abstract: Autonomous navigation has become a topic of immense interest in robotics in recent years. Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) can perceive the environment in 3-D by creating the point cloud ...
IEEE

Estimating High-Resolution Surface Normals via Low-Resolution Photometric Stereo Images

Abstract: Acquiring high-resolution 3D surface structures is a crucial task in computer vision as it provides more detailed surface textures and clearer structures. Photometric stereo can measure ...
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NASA’s SPHEREx Telescope Delivers First Full-Sky Map, Unlocking Cosmic Secrets

SPHEREx maps the entire sky in 102 unique wavelengths Data aids study of galaxy evolution and universe origin The telescope orbits Earth nearly 15 times per day ...