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Summary
This study introduces an advanced 3D reconstruction method for industrial parts, enhancing dynamic range for high reflectivity surfaces using RGB cameras and novel fusion techniques for accurate in-motion inspection.
Area of Science:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Optical Metrology
- Computer Vision
Background:
- 3D reconstruction of industrial parts is crucial for advanced manufacturing.
- In-motion and online inspection of high dynamic range (HDR) surfaces presents significant challenges due to reflectivity variations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an efficient and reliable method for in-motion 3D reconstruction of HDR industrial parts.
- To enhance the measurement dynamic range for surfaces with large reflectivity variations.
Main Methods:
- Utilized RGB line-scan cameras for in-motion multiple-shot 3D shape measurements.
- Implemented multi-channel one-dimensional background-normalized Fourier transform profilometry (MC-1DBNFTP) for in-motion HDR measurements.
- Developed a fusion method based on reliability evaluation for HDR surfaces, including overexposed areas, using 5 projected patterns to obtain 6 results.
Main Results:
- Achieved extended measurement dynamic range for HDR surfaces.
- Demonstrated accurate and reliable in-motion 3D reconstruction.
- Successfully mapped colored textures onto reconstructed surfaces.
Conclusions:
- The proposed method effectively addresses the challenges of in-motion 3D reconstruction for HDR industrial parts.
- RGB channel fusion and reliability-based evaluation enhance measurement accuracy and robustness.
- The technique is suitable for online inspection requirements in advanced manufacturing.

