Gaussian Splatting

Gaussian splatting is a rendering technique that applies Gaussian functions to create smooth, blurred transitions between objects or surfaces. In Babylon.js, this can be used for effects like soft shadows, particle effects, or simulating volumetric objects.

Supported formats are :

• .PLY - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PLY_(file_format)
• .splat - Javascript types serialized version of .PLY datas

You can load them asynchronously like any other supported file format:

useEffect(() => {
    async function loadHalo() {
        const result = await SceneLoader.ImportMeshAsync(null, 'https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CedricGuillemet/dump/master/Halo_Believe.splat');
        result.meshes[0].position.y = 1.7;
    }
    loadHalo();
}, []);
 
// ...
 
<ground name='ground' options={{ width: 7, height: 7 }} />

Learn More

For properties and additional context, please refer to Babylon.js documentation: https://doc.babylonjs.com/features/featuresDeepDive/mesh/gaussianSplatting.