Niantic Spatial will be holding the “#SplatYourWorld Challenge,” a contest for users of its 3D scanning app “Scaniverse,” starting July 1, 2026. The contest will feature works captured using Gaussian splatter, and entries will be accepted until July 31. The total value of the prizes is worth $4,000 (approximately 640,000 yen).
Gaussian splatting is a technique that reconstructs real-world space as a highly detailed 3D point cloud. Participation is limited to paid subscribers of Scaniverse Plus or Pro. To enter, you must submit your artwork to the official website and post on social media with the hashtag “#SplatYourWorld” and tag the official account (@nianticspatial). Individuals or teams (up to 4 people) can participate. Each team can submit up to 3 works.
The subjects of the photography contest are wide-ranging, including construction sites, industrial facilities, natural landscapes such as forests and coastlines, and urban transportation networks and landmarks. There are three categories: “Industrial Environment,” “Natural Landscape,” and “Urban Infrastructure,” with separate awards for each category.
📅 Save the date: July 1
The #SplatYourWorld Challenge starts July 1.
Capture your best Gaussian Splat for a chance to win $4,000 in prizes, including an Antigravity Drone and Insta360 X5 cameras.Submission deadline: July 31st
Learn more: https://t.co/cgtc5P7jbr
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— Niantic Spatial 🌎 (@NianticSpatial) June 25, 2026
The grand prize winner will receive an Antigravity Drone (equivalent to approximately $1,500 in cash (approximately 240,000 yen)). Winners in each category will receive an Insta360 X5 (equivalent to approximately $500 in cash (approximately 80,000 yen)). All winners will also receive $200 worth of Scaniverse credits and will be featured on Niantic Spatial’s official blog and social media.
The judging criteria are based on three items: reconstruction quality (50%), scale and coverage (25%), and practical value (25%). The judging panel consists of Niantic Spatial internal staff and external experts in the field of 3D capture, and the judging will take place from August 3rd to 8th. The winners will be announced on August 11th. Further details can be found on the official website.
Please note that this article uses the exchange rate as of June 26, 2026 for conversions.
Scaniverse #SplatYourWorldChallenge Contest Details
| Contest name | Scaniverse #SplatYourWorld Challenge |
| Application period | July 1st – July 31st, 2026 |
| Review period | August 3rd – August 8th |
| Award winners announced | August 11 |
| Eligibility | Plus Scaniverse or Pro paid subscriber |
| Total prize amount | Equivalent to $4,000 (approximately 640,000 yen) |
| Grand Prize | Antigravity Drone (approximately $1,500 in cash equivalent) |
| Category Prizes | Insta360 X5 (Each category, approximately $500 in cash equivalent) |
| Official website | https://www.nianticspatial.com/splat-your-world-challenge |
This article is an English translation of an original Japanese article, translated by the Mogura VR editorial team.
Reference
https://www.nianticspatial.com/splat-your-world-challenge
https://www.nianticspatial.com/splat-your-world-challenge-rules
