The Kolibri Cordless 3D Sensor

The Kolibri Cordless sensor, developed at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics: a light and small device that can take 3D images of almost anything and almost anywhere. LED lights shine a projector light on an object, and two cameras record the image from two different angles. Then a computer compiles the data into a 3D image.

clipped from www.photonics.com Wireless Sensor Images in 3-D A cordless, lightweight sensor device the size of a shoebox can take 3-D images virtually anywhere, including crime scenes, doctors' offices, and manufacturing production lines. The Kolibri Cordless sensor developed at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering is lightweight, about the size of a shoebox, and quickly takes 3-D images. (Photo copyright ©Fraunhofer IOF) clipped from www.iof.fraunhofer.de Research and development at Fraunhofer IOF focuses on optical systems technology with a view to continually improving the control of light from generation via guiding and manipulation up to its application. clipped from www.iof.fraunhofer.de Handheld scanning of a statue (enlargement of fringe pattern) Sensorhead 3D overview, picture (with fringe pattern) and 3D detail of a design object Scheme of 3D measurement set-up (self calibration by means of optional linking camera) download clipped from www.eurekalert.org 3-D images -- cordless and any time A 3-D sensor enables the tracks left by car tires (right) to be quickly and easily imaged.

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