<p>➀ MIT researchers developed a real-time 3D mapping system for robots in hazardous environments like disaster zones, enabling faster processing of thousands of images;</p><p>➁ The AI-driven system creates and aligns smaller submaps, stitching them into a cohesive 3D map while tracking robot positioning with under 5cm error, without requiring calibrated cameras;</p><p>➂ This technology improves scalability and efficiency for search-and-rescue missions, VR/AR applications, and industrial navigation compared to traditional SLAM methods.</p>