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ISSN No:-2456-2165

From 2D to 3D: Leveraging Sparse Inputs for

High-Fidelity Model Generation with Neural
Radiance Fields
Reeta Koshy; Sakshi Bisen; Arjun Shinde; Hrishabh Upadhyay
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Engineering, Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India
U.G. Student, Department of Computer Engineering, Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India
U.G. Student, Department of Computer Engineering, Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India
U.G. Student, Department of Computer Engineering, Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India

Abstract:- Rendering 2D images into 3D models is a effectiveness, the original NeRF framework lacks
significant challenge in computer vision, with generalization to unseen geometries and poses
applications ranging from robotics to augmented reality. computational challenges due to dense ray sampling and
This paper presents a novel framework leveraging reliance on scene-specific training.
Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF) and its advancements to
achieve efficient and high-fidelity 3D reconstruction. This research introduces a novel framework integrating
Our approach integrates feature extraction, ray the strengths of NeRF extensions such as PixelNeRF,
sampling, and pose estimation using entropy-based iNeRF, and General Radiance Fields (GRF) to address these
optimization and attention-based aggregation, ensuring challenges. Our approach focuses on efficient ray sampling,
robust performance across diverse datasets. Key robust pose estimation, and attention-based feature
techniques include using PixelNeRF for few-shot aggregation to enable detailed and generalizable 3D
rendering, iNeRF for pose refinement, and General reconstruction. The framework also incorporates entropy-
Radiance Fields (GRF) for unseen geometries. based optimization to improve model fidelity while reducing
Experiments demonstrate superior results in 3D rendering times.
representation accuracy, novel view synthesis, and
generalization capabilities. This research highlights the The aim of this research is to demonstrate how
potential of NeRF-based systems to revolutionize 3D advancements in neural radiance fields can transform 2D
modeling and content generation while addressing the images into accurate, high-fidelity 3D models. The proposed
limitations of traditional methods. system provides a robust solution for few-shot learning,
handling occlusions, and generalizing across unseen
Keywords:- NeRF, 2D-to-3D Rendering, iNeRF, PixelNeRF, geometries. This innovation paves the way for new
General Radiance Fields, Pose Estimation, Few-Shot applications in AR, VR, and beyond, significantly advancing
Learning. the field of 3D content generation.

I. INTRODUCTION II. LITERATURE SURVEY

The ability to render 2D images into 3D models is a Recent advancements in neural rendering and 3D
foundational challenge in computer vision with broad reconstruction have introduced innovative approaches for
implications for fields such as robotics, augmented reality transforming 2D images into detailed 3D models.
(AR), virtual reality (VR), and digital content creation. Traditional methods such as Structure from Motion (SfM)
Traditional methods, such as Structure from Motion (SfM) and Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) have
and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), have long been utilized; however, their limitations in capturing
been extensively used to reconstruct 3D structures from 2D dense geometry and generalizing across varying scenarios
images. However, these techniques face limitations, have driven the adoption of neural radiance field (NeRF)-
including sparse point cloud representations, reliance on based solutions.
significant computational resources, and difficulty in
handling occlusions and novel geometries. The research paper "iNeRF: Inverting Neural Radiance
Fields for Pose Estimation" introduces a framework for
Recent advancements in neural rendering, particularly refining 6 Degrees of Freedom (6DoF) camera pose
Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF), have revolutionized 3D estimation by inverting NeRF. This approach incorporates
modeling by enabling high-quality 3D scene reconstruction analysis-by-synthesis techniques and ray sampling guided
from sparse image data. NeRF encodes 3D geometry and by interest points, achieving robust performance on both
appearance into a continuous volumetric representation synthetic and real-world datasets. This work demonstrates
using multilayer perceptrons (MLPs). Despite its how NeRF can extend beyond rendering, supporting

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practical applications in pose refinement and 3D system builds on recent advancements in NeRF architectures
reconstruction【1】. while addressing challenges in generalization, pose
estimation, and computational efficiency.
"GRF: Learning a General Radiance Field for 3D
Representation and Rendering" addresses the challenges of A. Image Preprocessing and Feature Extraction
NeRF's scene-specific nature by proposing a general The initial step in our framework involves extracting
radiance field that uses attention mechanisms to aggregate features from the input 2D images. This is achieved using a
multi-view information. This method effectively handles pre-trained vision transformer (ViT) for encoding visual
occlusions and novel geometries, advancing the features, ensuring robust generalization across diverse image
generalization capabilities necessary for high-quality domains.
rendering across diverse objects and categories【2】.
 Image Dataset Preparation:
Expanding on these concepts, PixelNeRF incorporates The dataset includes images from ShapeNet, LLFF,
a few-shot learning paradigm to enable novel view synthesis and custom object datasets for diverse scene representation.
without requiring extensive scene-specific training. By Images are resized and normalized for consistency. For each
projecting 2D feature maps into a 3D radiance field, this object, multi-view images and corresponding camera poses
approach ensures adaptability for applications with sparse are utilized to create a comprehensive dataset for training
data availability. It bridges the gap between accuracy and and evaluation.
practicality in real-world deployments【3】.
 Feature Embedding Using ViT
The study "NeRF-W: Neural Radiance Fields Without Using ViT, extracted features are transformed into
Knowing Camera Poses" tackles the critical challenge of high-dimensional embeddings. These embeddings represent
incomplete or inaccurate camera pose information. This critical details such as texture, depth, and edge geometry.
framework employs entropy minimization techniques to These embeddings are essential for constructing the neural
improve pose estimations, enabling robust 3D modeling in radiance field.
challenging scenarios. The integration of optimization
strategies ensures reliable results even with suboptimal input B. Neural Radiance Field Construction
The core of our methodology lies in constructing a
data【4】.
robust neural radiance field (NeRF) to represent 3D scenes.
NeRF learns a volumetric representation of a scene by
Furthermore, ShaRF combines neural radiance fields
predicting color and density at sampled points along camera
with attention-based mechanisms, enhancing visual fidelity
rays.
for novel view rendering. This integration provides scalable
solutions for large datasets such as ShapeNet and LLFF,
 Sparse Ray Sampling
demonstrating state-of-the-art results in realistic 3D scene
To optimize computational resources, our system
reconstruction【5】【6】. employs a sparse ray sampling strategy, where rays are
selected based on regions of high feature variation. This
Another key contribution in the field is the research by ensures detailed reconstruction while reducing
Tripathi et al. (TRIPO SR), which focuses on enhancing computational overhead.
neural rendering by combining Scene Reconstruction (SR)
techniques with triplet loss-based methods. Their framework  Attention-Driven Feature Aggregation
addresses the issue of fine-grained geometric details in 3D Incorporating an attention mechanism, our system
models derived from sparse 2D inputs. aggregates multi-view features to handle occlusions and
enhance generalization to unseen geometries. Attention
By integrating triplet loss to optimize the consistency weights are dynamically adjusted based on the contribution
of 3D scene representation across different views, this of each view to the target reconstruction.
method improves the accuracy and fidelity of the generated
3D models when compared to traditional NeRF C. Pose Estimation and Refinement
implementations. TRIPO SR has shown to significantly Accurate camera pose estimation is critical for
reduce artifacts and increase the realism of the generated generating precise 3D reconstructions. Our system refines
3D models when compared to traditional NeRF pose estimations using an iterative process:
implementations【7】.
 Initial Pose Estimation
III. METHODOLOGY Using the iNeRF framework, initial camera poses are
inverted from pre-trained NeRF models. This process
In this research, we present a framework for generating provides approximate poses with minimal computational
high-fidelity 3D models from 2D images using neural overhead.
rendering techniques. Our methodology integrates advanced
neural radiance fields (NeRF), feature aggregation
techniques, and efficient similarity search mechanisms to
optimize the process of 3D reconstruction. The proposed

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 Optimization with Entropy Minimization and feature extraction. It aids in camera calibration, keypoint
Entropy minimization techniques are applied to refine detection, and alignment of 2D images before they are fed
the initial poses iteratively. This ensures alignment between into the neural network for 3D model generation.
input images and the generated 3D model, especially in cases
with incomplete or noisy pose data.  TensorFlow:
TensorFlow is employed for supporting machine
D. Rendering and Reconstruction learning tasks such as training and inference in 3D model
Once the neural radiance field is trained, the system generation. It also provides support for neural network
synthesizes novel views and reconstructs a dense 3D model. optimization, ensuring that the final 3D models are as
accurate and computationally efficient as possible.
 Rendering Novel Views
The trained NeRF model generates novel views by  Blender:
querying the radiance field with camera rays corresponding Blender is used for 3D visualization and post-
to new viewpoints. The output includes high-resolution RGB processing. Once the neural rendering model generates the
images and depth maps. 3D structures, Blender is used to refine the models and
prepare them for rendering or export in various 3D formats
 Mesh Reconstruction (e.g., OBJ, STL).
Depth maps generated by NeRF are converted into 3D
meshes using the marching cubes algorithm. The resulting  Flask:
mesh is then smoothed and textured using extracted image Flask serves as the backend framework for this project.
features for photorealistic representation. It handles the server-side logic, facilitating the interaction
between the user interface and the underlying 3D model
E. Technology Stack generation processes. Flask is responsible for managing
Our implementation leverages a combination of requests, serving web pages, and handling model generation
advanced tools and libraries to enable the conversion of 2D based on user inputs.
images into high-fidelity 3D models using neural rendering
techniques. The following technologies were used in the  MySQL Database:
development of this project: The MySQL database is used to store essential data,
such as user-uploaded 2D images, processed 3D model data,
 Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF): and metadata. It ensures that all relevant information is
NeRF is the core technology for generating 3D models securely stored and can be accessed or modified as needed
from 2D images. It represents 3D scenes as neural networks, throughout the 3D model creation process.
learning to render photorealistic images of a scene from
novel viewpoints. This method is used to reconstruct depth IV. EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS
and lighting information from sparse 2D inputs, producing
highly realistic 3D representations. The results of our system demonstrate its ability to
generate high-quality 3D models from sparse 2D input
 iNeRF (Inverting NeRF): images. Below are the detailed observations and screenshots:
iNeRF enhances the traditional NeRF approach by
incorporating pose estimation into the neural rendering
process. This technique helps in accurately predicting the
3D pose and orientation of objects, providing an improved
basis for 3D reconstructions from 2D data.

 GRF (General Radiance Field):

GRF is an extension of NeRF, focusing on the efficient
generation of 3D models from a single image using general
radiance fields. This technology allows for broader
generalization across different scenes and objects, enhancing
the flexibility of the system for diverse applications.

 PyTorch:
PyTorch is used for training and deploying neural
networks in this project. It provides the framework for
building, training, and optimizing the neural radiance fields,
ensuring smooth and efficient model training for 3D
reconstruction tasks.

 OpenCV: Fig. 1: Input 2D Images from ShapeNet Dataset. This is a

OpenCV is a key library used for image preprocessing Sample Dataset Which is Used to Train the Model.

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Fig. 3, 4, 5: 3D Constructed Model of the Image Which can

be used and Moved in 3D Space using a Mouse.

Fig. 2: Image after Removal of the Background.

Fig. 6: A Scroller to Set the Intensity of Background

Removal

Fig. 7: A Random Image from Google

Quantitative metrics such as PSNR (Peak Signal-to-

Noise Ratio) and SSIM (Structural Similarity Index) show
significant improvement over existing NeRF-based methods,
particularly in cases involving occluded or sparse input data.

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This research lays the foundation for further

innovations in the field of 3D model generation and has the
potential to significantly impact industries such as
augmented reality, virtual prototyping, and cultural heritage
preservation. As we continue to refine these techniques and
address computational challenges, this framework will
contribute to more accessible and accurate methods for 3D
model creation.

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The methodology of combining NeRF with attention

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