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    • Metrology
    • Robotics
    • Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

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    • Single-line laser scanners are vital for complex surface metrology.
    • Automating laser scanning requires careful consideration of measurement posture, path planning, and equipment interference.
    • Existing methods face challenges in achieving accurate and efficient automated surface measurement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop an automated measurement posture and path planning method for T-SCAN laser scanners.
    • To enhance measurement accuracy and efficiency in complex surface contouring.
    • To establish a unified measurement field for improved data consistency.

    Main Methods:

    • Construction of a T-SCAN measurement posture parameter model.
    • Analysis of viewpoint coverage for optimal measurement area.
    • Development of a scanning posture-based path planning method to minimize overlap.
    • Implementation of a measurement station planning method considering posture and transfer errors.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed posture parameter model effectively analyzes viewpoint coverage.
    • The path planning method successfully minimizes overlapping scan areas.
    • The measurement station planning ensures a unified measurement field with reduced transfer errors.
    • Experimental results show a significant reduction in average distance deviation after posture adjustment.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed automated T-SCAN system significantly improves measurement accuracy for complex surfaces.
    • Optimized posture and path planning are crucial for efficient and precise laser scanning.
    • The unified measurement field approach enhances data reliability in automated metrology.