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Area of Science:

  • Geometric morphometrics
  • 3D imaging technologies
  • Comparative morphology

Background:

  • Geometric morphometrics quantifies shape variation using landmark data.
  • 3D digitizer arms and structured light surface scanners are portable tools for this field.
  • This study compares a SeeMaLab structured light scanner to a Microscribe 3D digitizer arm.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess measurement error and bias between a structured light scanner and a digitizer arm.
  • To compare the precision and reliability of landmark data acquisition using both devices.
  • To investigate the impact of operator and device on morphological measurements.

Main Methods:

  • 31 anatomical landmarks were placed on 22 grey seal skulls using both a digitizer and a structured light scanner.
  • Each skull was scanned twice, with landmarks annotated twice by two operators for each device.
  • Procrustes ANOVAs were used to analyze within- and between-operator error, device-induced error, and scanning-related error.

Main Results:

  • Both devices achieved similar precision, with the scanner potentially offering higher precision if difficult landmarks are excluded.
  • Between-operator error was smaller with the scanner, though systematic differences between devices were observed, primarily at less defined landmarks.
  • Device, operator, and landmark replica were significant but minor sources of variation compared to biological variation.

Conclusions:

  • Structured light scanners are recommended when detailed 3D models are beneficial, offering comparable precision to digitizers.
  • Pre-study identification of difficult landmarks is crucial for maximizing precision.
  • Data from different devices/operators should not be combined without validation due to potential bias, especially with low biological variation.
  • Scanner pipelines are better suited for studies involving multiple operators, with minimal scanning-related error when protocols are followed.