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Using Virtual Scanning to Find Optimal Configuration of a 3D Scanner Turntable for Scanning of Mechanical Parts
Tomáš Kot1, Zdenko Bobovský1, Dominik Heczko1
1Department of Robotics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, 17. Listopadu 2172/15, 708 00 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|August 28, 2021
Summary
This study introduces a ray casting simulation to optimize 3D scanner turntable configurations. The method ensures maximum surface coverage and accurate shape capture for detailed 3D models.
Area of Science:
- Computer Vision
- Computational Geometry
- Metrology
Background:
- 3D scanning is crucial for digital reconstruction.
- Optimizing scanner configuration is key for data quality.
- Simulations can predict scanning outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a simulation method for optimizing 3D scanner turntable configuration.
- To determine optimal parameters like scanner count, elevation, and rotation steps.
- To evaluate configuration effectiveness based on surface coverage and shape fidelity.
Main Methods:
- Simulated 3D scanning using ray casting on triangle meshes.
- Optimization of scanner number, elevation, and rotation steps.
- Evaluation using surface coverage percentage and Principal Component Analysis (PCA).
Main Results:
- The simulation successfully identified optimal 3D scanner turntable configurations.
- Higher surface coverage percentages were achieved with optimized setups.
- PCA confirmed the ability of optimized configurations to capture general model proportions.
Conclusions:
- Ray casting simulation is an effective tool for optimizing 3D scanner configurations.
- The proposed evaluation metrics ensure comprehensive and accurate 3D data capture.
- This method aids in achieving high-quality point clouds for detailed shape reconstruction.
