KickTheMap Vision – FAQ

How are the objects positioned in the augmented reality screen?

We mainly use the GNSS positions and orientations of the devices to position the objects in their correct location. 

Can I use KickTheMap vision without the HaX RTK (no GNSS mode)?

KickTheMap vision heavily relies on strong and accurate GNSS positions; therefore, it is not recommended to work with a degraded position. The engine has been designed to do its best to display the objects in their last known location (no quality guarantee though).

How are the altitudes of the AR objects computed?

If your objects have no elevation (Z=0), then the app projects the objects on the ground. The ground is calculated from a flat plane. 

If your objects have a Z value, then the app displays those objects at the right altitude. Be careful, those objects can be below or above the ground (see the next question). 

My objects are moving and are too small or too big, why?

This is mainly due to the altitudes of your objects (see the previous question). If they are located below the ground level, then the objects will appear smaller. Moreover, they will move until the GNSS antenna is located right above the object. See the drawing after:

What is the expected accuracy of the augmented reality? 

The accuracy depends on how far you are from the object. An object located right below the antenna has a way better accuracy than the ones located further.

In the AR view, you can expect to have a sub decimetre accuracy right above the point.  

Are we going to be able to stake out a point with a pole to be even more accurate?

Yes, this is the plan.