CAD Alignment

CAD alignment focuses on accurately positioning 3D computer-aided design (CAD) models within real-world scenes captured by images or videos. Current research emphasizes developing efficient and robust algorithms, often employing transformer networks and iterative "render-and-compare" approaches, to achieve accurate alignment even from single images or sparse data. These advancements are crucial for applications in robotics, augmented reality, and 3D scene reconstruction, enabling more precise interaction with and understanding of the physical environment. The field is actively pursuing faster, more accurate methods capable of handling multiple objects simultaneously.