KEYWORDS: 3D modeling, Data modeling, 3D image processing, Panoramic photography, Photogrammetry, Visualization, Photography, Buildings, 3D metrology, Reflectivity
This paper presents a component approach that combines in a seamless way the strong features of laser range acquisition with the visual quality of purely photographic approaches. The relevant components of the system are: (i) Panoramic images for distant background scenery where parallax is insignificant; (ii) Photogrammetry for background buildings and (iii) High detailed laser based models for the primary environment, structure of exteriors of buildings and interiors of rooms. These techniques have a wide range of applications in visualization, virtual reality, cost effective as-built analysis of architectural and industrial environments, building facilities management, real-estate, E-commerce, remote inspection of hazardous environments, TV production and many others.
KEYWORDS: 3D modeling, Cameras, Data acquisition, Data modeling, 3D image processing, Reverse modeling, Systems modeling, 3D acquisition, Algorithm development, Video
This paper presents two integrated solutions for realistic 3D model acquisition and reconstruction; an early prototype, in the form of a push trolley, and a later prototype in the form of an autonomous robot. The systems encompass all hardware and software required, from laser and video data acquisition, processing and output of texture-mapped 3D models in VRML format, to batteries for power supply and wireless network communications. The autonomous version is also equipped with a mobile platform and other sensors for the purpose of automatic navigation. The applications for such a system range from real estate and tourism (e.g., showing a 3D computer model of a property to a potential buyer or tenant) or as tool for content creation (e.g., creating 3D models of heritage buildings or producing broadcast quality virtual studios). The system can also be used in industrial environments as a reverse engineering tool to update the design of a plant, or as a 3D photo-archive for insurance purposes. The system is Internet compatible: the photo-realistic models can be accessed via the Internet and manipulated interactively in 3D using a common Web browser with a VRML plug-in. Further information and example reconstructed models are available on- line via the RESOLV web-page at http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/resolv/.
KEYWORDS: 3D modeling, Cameras, Data modeling, 3D image processing, Data acquisition, 3D acquisition, Video, Image segmentation, Volume rendering, Calibration
This paper presents a system that creates realistic 3D representations of real indoor environments using laser and video. The principle novelty of the system is in devising an automatic procedure for planning successive positions of the laser device within a building and integrating the data acquired into a coherent overall model. This is achieved as follows: (1) detection of the occlusions present in the range data (normally achieved by analyzing the continuity of the depth map); (2) determination of the set of possible capture points from where occlusions can be resolved, (3) selection of the capture points that optimize a number of criteria (e.g., number of acquisition sessions, practicability of moving to a capture point, better acquisition conditions). To generate realistic models, a spatial camera is used to extract information from the environment; spatial relationships and visual appearance. The spatial camera includes sensors and actuators, in particular a laser range finder and a TV camera, all mounted on a mobile platform. The system is necessarily mobile since resolving occlusions requires the acquisition of spatial data from multiple capture points.
This paper presents a new 3D scene analysis system that automatically reconstructs the 3D geometric model of real-world scenes from multiple range images acquired by a laser range finder on board of a mobile robot. The reconstruction is achieved through an integrated procedure including range data acquisition, geometrical feature extraction, registration, and integration of multiple views. Different descriptions of the final 3D scene model are obtained: a polygonal triangular mesh, a surface description in terms of planar and biquadratics surfaces, and a 3D boundary representation. Relevant experimental results from the complete 3D scene modeling are presented. Direct applications of this technique include 3D reconstruction and/or update of architectual or industrial plans into a CAD model, design verification of buildings, navigation of autonomous robots, and input to virtual reality systems.
Conference Committee Involvement (3)
Videometrics IX
29 January 2007 | San Jose, CA, United States
Videometrics VIII
18 January 2005 | San Jose, California, United States
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