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A Fast and Low-Cost Human Body 3D Scanner Using 100 Cameras
Mojtaba Zeraatkar1,2, Khalil Khalili1,3
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Birjand, Birjand 9717434765, Iran.
Journal of Imaging
|August 30, 2021
Summary
This study introduces a novel 3D scanning system using structure-from-motion technology. It achieves fast, accurate human body scanning at a lower cost, overcoming limitations of existing technologies.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Computer Vision
- 3D Imaging
Background:
- Human body modeling is complex due to intricate features and non-rigidity.
- Existing 3D scanning technologies present trade-offs between cost, size, and capture speed.
- Accurate and rapid body measurement is crucial for various applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an image-based 3D scanning system for human body measurement.
- To address the limitations of current 3D scanners in terms of speed, cost, and accuracy.
- To create a system that captures full body geometry quickly and affordably.
Main Methods:
- Employs the structure-from-motion (SfM) method for 3D data extraction.
- Utilizes an array of 100 cameras for simultaneous image acquisition.
- Involves the design of the scanner's physical structure, electronics, and algorithms.
Main Results:
- Achieves geometric data acquisition in 0.001 seconds.
- Provides capabilities comparable to large, high-cost scanners.
- Offers a cost-effective solution similar to smaller, mobile scanners.
Conclusions:
- The developed system offers a fast, accurate, and affordable solution for 3D human body scanning.
- It overcomes the challenges posed by human body movement during scanning.
- The system democratizes access to high-quality 3D body measurement technology.
