Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

Department

Computer Science

Additional Departmental Affiliation

Mathematics

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to make 3D scanning technology accessible to the general public at an affordable price. To accomplish this, a scanner was designed that utilized structured-light projection. Coupled with triangulation, this provided an inexpensive, image-based modeling technique. Software was developed to analyze the required images and generate a 3D model. Users can edit analysis parameters during runtime to better optimize results for specific images. The 3D models generated are stored according to the .obj standard and can be opened in any commercial 3D modeling software. Results were positive, but several issues exist with the chosen scanning method; mostly pertaining to image processing. Applications are limited, but results suggest the scanner could be used, with modifications, for low-resolution scans at minimal cost.

Advisor(s) or Committee Chair

Dr. James Gary

Disciplines

Computer Sciences | Mathematics

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