For applications such as digital twins, urban simulation, and low-altitude economy route planning, displaying realistic street views or 3D environments traditionally relies on oblique photography, LiDAR point clouds, or manual modeling. These processes are time-consuming, costly, and many areas lack even basic 3D base maps. Recently, AMAP CV Lab launched an intriguing online tool called ABot Earth Studio, which claims to convert planar satellite images directly into navigable 3D spaces. I’ve tried it out and would like to share an overview.
