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arXiv CS.AI·Jul 2·5 min read
Improving Sparse-View 3DGS Generalization via Flat Minima Optimization
TL;DR
Sparse-view 3D geometry scanning (3DGS) often struggles with generalization due to limited data. A new optimization technique called Flat Minima Optimization was developed to enhance model robustness.
✦ Why It Matters
Engineers can apply Flat Minima Optimization to improve the robustness of their 3D reconstruction models in sparse data situations.
Key Takeaways
- Apply flat minima optimization to improve model stability.
- Use controlled Gaussian perturbations for better detail preservation.
- Incorporate periodic reinitialization to enhance training robustness.
- Test on LLFF and Mip-NeRF360 datasets for validation.
How It Works
The flat minima optimization method seeks solutions that are less sensitive to small changes in parameters, which is crucial for 3DGS. By treating Gaussian parameters as trainable weights, the approach applies controlled perturbations that account for each Gaussian's anisotropic properties.
This helps maintain fine details while reducing overfitting to sparse input views. Periodic reinitialization of parameters further stabilizes the training process, allowing the model to recover from potential local minima.