Flying triangulation - A motion-robust optical 3D sensor for the real-time shape acquisition of complex objects

Häusler G, Ettl S, Arold O, Yang Z (2012)


Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2012

Journal

Original Authors: Ettl S, Arold O, Yang Z, Häusler G

Publisher: Osa Optical Society of America

Book Volume: 51

Pages Range: 281-289

Journal Issue: 2

DOI: 10.1364/AO.51.000281

Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) shape acquisition is difficult if an all-around measurement of an object is desired or if a relative motion between object and sensor is unavoidable. An optical sensor principle is presented-we call it "flying triangulation"-that enables a motion-robust acquisition of 3D surface topography. It combines a simple handheld sensor with sophisticated registration algorithms. An easy acquisition of complex objects is possible-just by freely hand-guiding the sensor around the object. Real-time feedback of the sequential measurement results enables a comfortable handling for the user. No tracking is necessary. In contrast to most other eligible sensors, the presented sensor generates 3D data from each single camera image.

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APA:

Häusler, G., Ettl, S., Arold, O., & Yang, Z. (2012). Flying triangulation - A motion-robust optical 3D sensor for the real-time shape acquisition of complex objects. Applied Optics, 51(2), 281-289. https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.51.000281

MLA:

Häusler, Gerd, et al. "Flying triangulation - A motion-robust optical 3D sensor for the real-time shape acquisition of complex objects." Applied Optics 51.2 (2012): 281-289.

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