An interesting research project by the University of Cambridge called ProFORMA shows how to easily scan an object with only a webcam (that only sees in 2D). It’s not perfect yet but it sure is promising, and could be a 3d scanners killer.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEOmzjImsVc&fmt=22[/youtube]You can still create your own 3D scanner with a webcam and a laser.
very interesting stuff, looking forward to a future iteration of this tech which generates nicer meshes.
Looks fantastic, results are very promising.
Even if it will not guarantee 100% accurate 3D model re-creation, this technology will be really great for markerless AR.
hmm, great pointer thanks. I wonder how it would hold up maybe out of doors for mapping terrain, etc. Definitely going to check it out.