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Huiming Huang1, Guihua Liu2, Lei Deng3

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This study introduces a new 3D reconstruction method for multi-line lasers, overcoming distortion issues using quadric surfaces and geometric estimation. The improved technique significantly enhances accuracy in 3D data acquisition.

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Multi line laser 3D reconstructionMulti line laser calibrationQuadratic surface equation

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Area of Science:

  • Computer Vision
  • Optical Metrology
  • 3D Reconstruction

Background:

  • Traditional multi-line laser 3D reconstruction relies on epipolar constraints and laser plane equations.
  • Diffractive Optical Elements (DOE) cause distortion, leading to curved laser planes and measurement errors.
  • System noise further degrades the accuracy of traditional laser center coordinate extraction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a robust 3D reconstruction method for multi-line lasers that accounts for DOE-induced distortions.
  • To improve the accuracy and matchability of 3D data acquisition in challenging industrial environments.

Main Methods:

  • Modeling the multi-line laser as a spatial quadric surface based on DOE distortion analysis.
  • Calibrating quadric surface equations and applying binocular polar constraints for point matching.
  • Utilizing minimum geometric distance estimation between points and epipolar lines for refinement.

Main Results:

  • The proposed method effectively handles curved laser planes and reflections caused by DOE.
  • Achieved an average error reduction from 0.3126 mm to 0.0336 mm.
  • Demonstrated superior matchability and accuracy compared to traditional plane-based methods.

Conclusions:

  • Spatial quadric surfaces and geometric estimation provide a more accurate approach to multi-line laser 3D reconstruction.
  • The refined method enhances precision for 3D data acquisition in the presence of optical distortions.
  • This technique offers a significant advancement for high-precision 3D measurement applications.