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01:24Color Vision
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01:35Light as Energy
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Portable monocular light pen vision measurement system.
Summary
This study presents a portable vision system for precise 3D measurements of complex surfaces. The system achieves high accuracy, with position errors under 30 micrometers in experimental tests.
Area of Science:
- * Optical metrology
- * Computer vision
- * Precision engineering
Background:
- * Accurate measurement of complex surfaces and hidden features is challenging.
- * Existing systems may lack portability or require control points.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To develop a portable, high-precision monocular vision measurement system.
- * To enable measurement without external control points.
Main Methods:
- * Developed a camera calibration method using bundle adjustment for accuracy without control points.
- * Calibrated the probe tip center to account for replaceable stylus uncertainty.
- * Utilized a light pen and camera system for capturing object surface contact points.
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Main Results:
- * The system demonstrated portability, efficiency, and high precision.
- * Achieved position errors of less than 30 micrometers for 66 points within a 100 mm × 200 mm field.
Conclusions:
- * The portable monocular vision system effectively measures complex object surfaces.
- * The developed calibration methods ensure high accuracy and reliability.