Evaluation of the effectiveness of distance determination using the ARCore framework in low-light conditions
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https://doi.org/10.30837/rt.2025.4.223.17Keywords:
ARCore, augmented reality, navigation, low illumination, distance measurementAbstract
This paper presents results of the experimental evaluation of distance measurement accuracy using the ARCore under low-light conditions. The study employed a POCO X5 Pro smartphone with a test application, an Ekotenzor-03 photometer, and an INKERSI KE50 laser rangefinder as a reference. It was found that at illumination levels below 30–40 lx, errors increase significantly, especially at distances over 2 m, leading to failures in depth map generation. Applying averaging and median filtering across multiple measurements partially improved stability but did not eliminate the dependence on illumination. The results complement previous studies conducted under daylight conditions and outline practical limitations of the ARCore for navigation systems for visually impaired users.
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