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Download and Usage

This page provides instructions for previewing, downloading, and installing the tools needed to work with the Aria Gen 2 Pilot Dataset.

Preview the Dataset​

Before downloading, you can explore the dataset using our interactive Dataset Explorer:

🔗 Dataset Explorer: https://explorer.projectaria.com/gen2pilot

What You Can Preview​

The Dataset Explorer provides:

  • MP4 Video Previews: Watch video clips from RGB camera stream
  • Interactive 3D Visualization: Explore 30-second segments with Rerun visualization showing:
    • Raw sensor data from all cameras
    • On-device machine perception outputs (VIO, eye gaze, hand tracking)
    • MPS results (3D trajectories, semi-dense point clouds)
    • Additional algorithm outputs (ASR, heart rate, depth, etc.)

This allows you to understand the data structure and quality before downloading the full dataset.

Download the Dataset​

  1. Visit https://explorer.projectaria.com/gen2pilot
  2. Browse the available sequences
  3. Follow the download instructions provided on the explorer page
  4. Accept the license agreement and terms of use

The Dataset Explorer provides detailed instructions for downloading individual sequences or the entire dataset.

Dataset Size​

The complete Aria Gen 2 Pilot Dataset includes:

  • 12 sequences (4 participants per sequence)
  • Raw VRS files with all sensor streams
  • On-device machine perception outputs
  • Offline MPS results
  • Additional perception algorithm outputs (ASR, heart rate, depth, etc.)

Please ensure you have sufficient storage space before downloading.

Install the Dataset Tools​

To work with the Aria Gen 2 Pilot Dataset, install the projectaria-gen2-pilot-dataset Python package.

System Requirements​

  • Python: 3.8 - 3.12 (Python 3.12 recommended)
  • Operating Systems:
    • Linux (x64): Fedora 40/41, Ubuntu 20.04/22.04 LTS
    • macOS (ARM64): macOS 14+ (Apple Silicon)
    • macOS (Intel): macOS 13+

Installation Steps​

# Deactivate conda if active
conda deactivate

# Remove existing environment if it exists
rm -rf ~/projectaria_gen2_python_env

# Create new Python virtual environment
python3.12 -m venv ~/projectaria_gen2_python_env

# Activate the environment
source ~/projectaria_gen2_python_env/bin/activate

# Upgrade pip
python3 -m pip install --upgrade pip

# Install the package with all dependencies
python3 -m pip install 'projectaria-gen2-pilot-dataset[all]'

What Gets Installed​

The projectaria-gen2-pilot-dataset[all] package includes:

  • Core data loaders: Access VRS files, MPS outputs, and algorithm results
  • Visualization tools: Rerun integration for 3D visualization
  • All dependencies: Including projectaria-tools for working with Aria data
  • Tutorial notebooks: Example code for loading and analyzing the dataset

Verify Installation​

After installation, verify it works by checking the package version:

python3 -c "import projectaria_gen2_pilot_dataset"

Source Code​

The dataset tools are open-source and available on GitHub:

🔗 GitHub Repository

You can:

  • View the source code
  • Report issues
  • Contribute improvements
  • Access example scripts and notebooks

Dataset License​

Please review and comply with the dataset license agreement available on the Dataset Explorer. By downloading and using this dataset, you agree to the terms of use.

Citation​

If you use the Aria Gen 2 Pilot Dataset in your research, please cite: To be updated.