Meta has recently introduced a new AI tool capable of generating or retexturing 3D objects in under a minute.
About Meta 3D Gen AI System
Function: Generates high-quality 3D assets with high-resolution textures and material maps in less than a minute.
Components: Utilizes two AI-powered sub-systems named Meta 3D AssetGen and Meta 3D TextureGen.
Capabilities:
Text Prompt Input: Users can input text prompts to generate AI-created 3D content, including characters, props, and scenes.
Mesh Texture Application: Users can also provide pre-existing 3D meshes and request the system to add textures.
How It Works:
- Physically-Based Rendering (PBR): Utilizes PBR techniques to create 3D content from scratch.
- User Input: Takes user instructions for creating a 3D structure and its design elements, including texture.
Steps in the Process:
Step 1: Meta 3D AssetGenĀ Initial 3D Asset Creation: Generates an initial 3D asset based on the user prompt.
- Output: Produces a 3D mesh with texture and PBR material maps.
- Time: Approximately 30 seconds for inference.
Step 2: Meta 3D TextureGen
- Enhanced Texture and PBR Maps: Generates higher-quality texture and PBR maps for the 3D asset from Step 1.
- Individual Use: Can be used as a standalone text-to-texture generator.
- Time: Approximately 20 seconds for this step.
Additional Features:
Independent Texture Generation: If a user provides a pre-generated 3D mesh with a text prompt detailing the desired texture,
the system can skip to Step 2 automatically.
Significance
The Meta 3D Gen AI System represents a significant advancement in AI-driven 3D content creation, offering rapid and
high-quality results. This tool can greatly benefit industries involved in gaming, animation, virtual reality, and other fields
requiring 3D modeling by streamlining and accelerating the design process.