# Feature Requests

**URL:** https://community.nianticspatial.com/c/feature-requests/6.md?page=2

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## [\*\*Curve plane detection and multi-image recognition for label scanning\*\*](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/curve-plane-detection-and-multi-image-recognition-for-label-scanning/3864)

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**Author:** [@Yvo](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/Yvo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/curve-plane-detection-and-multi-image-recognition-for-label-scanning/3864 "2023-09-27T21:35:45Z")

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I am interested in using Niantic Lightship to create an AR experience that allows users to scan wine labels (a bit like 19crimes) and see the person on the label come to life and tell their story. I have a few questions …

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## [Playback support on Windows](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/playback-support-on-windows/3853)

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**Author:** [@Manos\_Tsotros](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/Manos_Tsotros)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/playback-support-on-windows/3853 "2023-09-20T20:30:02Z")

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While the Recording sample is working on both Android/iOS and a recorded sample is produced, I was informed that playback in Lightship 3.x on Windows is not supported at this time. I don’t think this information is inclu…

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## [ARCore extensions support](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/arcore-extensions-support/3818)

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**Author:** [@Merijn\_Kersten](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/Merijn_Kersten)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/arcore-extensions-support/3818 "2023-09-26T12:16:29Z")

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ARDK version: 3 (release 3) Platform: Android Unity version: 2021.3.6 We are trying to run an example project that has ARFoundation with Lightship that also supports ARCore extensions so we can run Geospatial API. Wh…

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## [Nerf export from niantic scanning framework](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/nerf-export-from-niantic-scanning-framework/3802)

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**Author:** [@ina](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/ina)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/nerf-export-from-niantic-scanning-framework/3802 "2023-08-30T16:58:17Z")

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is there a way to export for nerf processing using the niantic scanning framework? or better yet, when will CVPR features be implemented in the Unity plugin?

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## [Remote authoring in ARDK 3](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/remote-authoring-in-ardk-3/3799)

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**Author:** [@Merijn\_Kersten](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/Merijn_Kersten)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/remote-authoring-in-ardk-3/3799 "2023-08-25T15:26:13Z")

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Hi there Lightship team, Loving the new ARDK release, gives us lots of new possibilities! We are currently working on a project that uses remote authoring as a core feature and would like to upgrade to the latest ARDK …

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## [Adaptive Hand Mesh](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/adaptive-hand-mesh/3774)

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**Author:** [@Hatlab](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/Hatlab)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/adaptive-hand-mesh/3774 "2023-08-24T17:22:53Z")

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Hello. I am new to LightShip ARDK. It seems like 8th wall is now supporting adaptive hand mesh. Does the LightShip ARDK also support adaptive hand meshing? Do you guys have a plan to implement this feature?

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## [Maps SDK is not convertible with ARDK 3.0 beta?](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/maps-sdk-is-not-convertible-with-ardk-3-0-beta/3702)

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**Author:** [@olivia0901](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/olivia0901)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/maps-sdk-is-not-convertible-with-ardk-3-0-beta/3702 "2023-07-14T22:29:19Z")

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Is Maps SDK is only convertible with ARDK 2.5.X version? I want to test Maps SDK with using ARDK 3.0. Is it possible right now? Also, is it possible to render my position (real device position) on the map ?

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## [Add a map filter to show wayspots that are "Ready to Activate"](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/add-a-map-filter-to-show-wayspots-that-are-ready-to-activate/3678)

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**Author:** [@Dave](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/Dave)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/add-a-map-filter-to-show-wayspots-that-are-ready-to-activate/3678 "2023-07-05T20:35:17Z")

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I’ve been using the geospatial browser to search for and activate wayspots, but it’s fairly time-consuming since I have to click on each individual wayspot to review and see which ones can actually be activated. Would it…

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## [Can we use ARDK on Oculus?](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/can-we-use-ardk-on-oculus/3676)

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**Author:** [@olivia0901](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/olivia0901)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/can-we-use-ardk-on-oculus/3676 "2023-07-24T16:27:03Z")

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Can we use ARDK with Oculus? Especially we want to use VPS, Image detection system. I saw that ARDK will be supported in snapdragon HMD later, but i am asking the question because in ARDK 3.0 it says ARFoundation is comp…

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## [Question about Camera Feed Resolution in Unity](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/question-about-camera-feed-resolution-in-unity/3664)

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**Author:** [@MinjaeKim](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/MinjaeKim)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 11:25am UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/question-about-camera-feed-resolution-in-unity/3664 "2024-03-07T11:25:22Z")

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Hello! I’m currently working on a Lightship project using Unity in the Android environment. I’ve read through the basic tutorials and the Android build instructions. When using Lightship to access the AR camera in Unit…

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## [Full Multiplayer Testing in Editor & Screen Record mode](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/full-multiplayer-testing-in-editor-screen-record-mode/3574)

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**Author:** [@Tobias\_Reidl](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/Tobias_Reidl)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/full-multiplayer-testing-in-editor-screen-record-mode/3574 "2023-10-23T18:11:28Z")

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Hi y’all, it would be awesome to have a feature that allows for full multiplayer testing in editor, meaning that several game windows open and you can fully test the multiplayer experience like running it on multiple de…

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## [Is there a way to get the position in the Unity coordinate system of the generated mesh using the Scanning feature?](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-get-the-position-in-the-unity-coordinate-system-of-the-generated-mesh-using-the-scanning-feature/3508)

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**Author:** [@tarukosu](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/tarukosu)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-get-the-position-in-the-unity-coordinate-system-of-the-generated-mesh-using-the-scanning-feature/3508 "2023-05-08T18:06:14Z")

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Hello, I am currently trying out the Scanning function. I would like to overlay the generated mesh from the scan with the real environment. Can I get the origin position of the generated mesh in the Unity coordinate s…

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## [Is there a way to report meshes from VPS activated Wayspots?](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-report-meshes-from-vps-activated-wayspots/3475)

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**Author:** [@InvestigateXM](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/InvestigateXM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-report-meshes-from-vps-activated-wayspots/3475 "2023-04-19T20:46:36Z")

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Not sure if this is the appropriate category, apologies if not. While I am trying out Lightship, ADRK and VPS, I’m mostly just toying around with it and am mostly a player of the Niantic games. That being said, while I …

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## [Add ARDK support for Vive XR Elite](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/add-ardk-support-for-vive-xr-elite/3471)

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**Author:** [@Barry\_Byrd](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/Barry_Byrd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2023, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/add-ardk-support-for-vive-xr-elite/3471 "2023-04-17T18:29:44Z")

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You should have your ARDK support the Vive XR Elite. Since the Vive XR Elite has a depth sensor on it, ARDK could really take advantage of Vive XR Elite’s depth sensor to provide some precise spatial meshing like it doe…

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## [ARDK Next release?](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/ardk-next-release/3384)

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**Author:** [@Sergio\_Camilo\_Medina](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/Sergio_Camilo_Medina)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/ardk-next-release/3384 "2023-03-23T18:46:35Z")

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Hello, I’m just curious when is the next release? and if it will be 2.5? or 3.0? and which features will be out of beta? As a Remote Authoring? Best regards

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## [Is there a way to load in a list of GPS coordinates to place objects?](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-load-in-a-list-of-gps-coordinates-to-place-objects/3304)

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**Author:** [@Vance\_Feldman](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/Vance_Feldman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-load-in-a-list-of-gps-coordinates-to-place-objects/3304 "2023-03-16T16:21:42Z")

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I have an external system that can place objects based on GPS coordinates only (No VPS). I’d like to load them into a VPS-enabled area. Is there a way to accomplish this?

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## [Trigger when Image target is out of frame](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/trigger-when-image-target-is-out-of-frame/3228)

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**Author:** [@PicoGift](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/PicoGift)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/trigger-when-image-target-is-out-of-frame/3228 "2023-01-24T18:59:47Z")

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Hello, it would be best if there is image lost trigger if the image is out of frame / invisible to the camera.

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## [Custom VPS points?](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/custom-vps-points/3204)

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**Author:** [@Jelmer\_Verhoog](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/Jelmer_Verhoog)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/custom-vps-points/3204 "2023-02-13T20:20:00Z")

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Hi Is it possible to create an app that allows users to place their own anchors and relocalize? (Like azure spatial anchors) or it any release app limited to the “pokestops”?

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## [Respond to emails](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/respond-to-emails/3186)

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**Author:** [@Cam\_Crichton](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/Cam_Crichton)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 3:41am UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/respond-to-emails/3186 "2023-02-01T03:41:56Z")

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It is a great feature when enabled. I write an email and someone from the company responds. It is an amazing feature - I hear many others are using this in commercial projects, would be appreciated if Niantic could inst…

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## [VPS: Thoughts for a commercial release](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/vps-thoughts-for-a-commercial-release/3163)

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**Author:** [@Manos\_Tsotros](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/Manos_Tsotros)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/vps-thoughts-for-a-commercial-release/3163 "2023-01-09T23:42:36Z")

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As a dev, I have been using private scans for my VPS apps so far, they’re really easy to use and test with the remote auth tool, even test at home, etc. More importantly, private scans let me be quite flexible with the p…

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## [Finger Tracking](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/finger-tracking/3077)

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**Author:** [@Tobias\_Reidl](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/Tobias_Reidl)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/finger-tracking/3077 "2022-12-07T22:29:39Z")

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For more immersive user interaction, Finger Tracking would be a great feature. It could be a replacement or alternative to “screen tapping”.

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## [About Dynamic Elements](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/about-dynamic-elements/3018)

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**Author:** [@italia](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/italia)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 9:12am UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/about-dynamic-elements/3018 "2022-11-22T09:12:38Z")

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Does lightship support dynamic Ar models? Model files and parameters are obtained from the network Does lightship support dynamic Ar models? Model files and parameters are obtained from the network

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## [Wayfarer App Access Restriction](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/wayfarer-app-access-restriction/2908)

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**Author:** [@Mazur](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/Mazur)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/wayfarer-app-access-restriction/2908 "2024-11-17T14:57:43Z")

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One of last Wayfarer App updates added possibility to “edit wayspot” everywhere, no matter how far we are. This is a very big mistake that everyone can do it and it affects Niantic games. It was already used by polish p…

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## [I want to get enum value about unsupported devices, not boolean](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/i-want-to-get-enum-value-about-unsupported-devices-not-boolean/2832)

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**Author:** [@KENTO](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/KENTO)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/i-want-to-get-enum-value-about-unsupported-devices-not-boolean/2832 "2022-11-08T19:35:12Z")

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Thank you for providing a great SDK. We use ARDK for our product but I have an request about a function of checking the devices whatever supported. Every new device is released, we have to update your SDK version even …

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## [Embedding in React Native application](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/embedding-in-react-native-application/2802)

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**Author:** [@Josef\_Waschlab](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/Josef_Waschlab)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/embedding-in-react-native-application/2802 "2022-10-21T17:06:20Z")

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Hi there! I am trying to embed my Lightship App into React Native and wanted to ask if anyone here has had experience with it, or if you know any features that might make it possible? So far I have experienced with git…

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## [Using alternative scan data](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/using-alternative-scan-data/2774)

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**Author:** [@Connor](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/Connor)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/using-alternative-scan-data/2774 "2022-11-16T15:24:08Z")

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I run a technology company using 3D scans for commercial real estate operations. Aetosimaging.com I was wondering if I could use 3D scan data from my existing Matterport models to create indoor AR experiences. These wou…

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## [Can VPS Map include some cities of China?](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/can-vps-map-include-some-cities-of-china/2760)

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**Author:** [@Davis.Qu](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/Davis.Qu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/can-vps-map-include-some-cities-of-china/2760 "2022-10-26T20:15:02Z")

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We are very interested in Lightship VPS, but we are in China. How long can VPS Map include some cities of China? And we hope we can use it in China. How to cooperate with the Lightship?

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## [Hand orientation for palm tracking](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/hand-orientation-for-palm-tracking/2633)

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**Author:** [@Merijn\_Kersten](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/Merijn_Kersten)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/hand-orientation-for-palm-tracking/2633 "2022-09-21T16:56:13Z")

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Hey Niantic! I’ve been having a lot of fun working on some demos using palm detection, there is however one thing that i’d really like to have which is the orientation of a given hand. At the moment we can estimate thi…

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## [How test locations from VPS Coverage Map before developed?](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/how-test-locations-from-vps-coverage-map-before-developed/2612)

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**Author:** [@AR.TEAM](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/AR.TEAM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 12:32am UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/how-test-locations-from-vps-coverage-map-before-developed/2612 "2022-09-20T00:32:52Z")

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Hi there! Do you have a mobile app example, for recognizing all locations from VPS Coverage Map? https://lightship.dev/account/dashboard?map=true I want to see locations in my city before developed. Thank you.

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## [ETA for textured mesh in ARDK?](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/eta-for-textured-mesh-in-ardk/2600)

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**Author:** [@Fritz\_Ebner](https://community.nianticspatial.com/u/Fritz_Ebner)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.nianticspatial.com/t/eta-for-textured-mesh-in-ardk/2600 "2022-09-12T14:00:57Z")

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Can you give some indication of when textured mesh will arrive in ARDK? a month, a quarter, a year??

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