The Delivery Problem: Why Field-Based 3D Hasn't Reached Production - Laurie Koenig, Miris

The Delivery Problem: Why Field-Based 3D Hasn't Reached Production - Laurie Koenig, Miris This presentation will provide a practical assessment of field-based representations versus traditional mesh-and-material pipelines, focusing on the often-overlooked delivery problem. While many practitioners have experimented with Gaussian splats or neural radiance fields, most struggle to move these technologies into production. We'll examine why: the gap between what's demonstrated at SIGGRAPH and what's reliable enough for shipping products. The goal is to share best practices, identify where standards like glTF are headed, and offer a practical view of what's production-ready versus what needs more development. Attendees will leave with actionable guidance on where to invest effort and where to wait.