Novel 3D modelling system capturing objects with sub-millimetre resolution

Abstract

This paper presents novel 3D modelling system providing three-dimensional shaded models of objects, with representing brightness and smoothness of it's surface. Proposed device is based on laser scanner and robotic manipulator, which empowers high flexibility since it is programmable in 6 degrees of freedom. Exchangeable laser scanners empower capability of building models of both tiny detailed structures and large object. Device is primarily intended to use at health care domain, where it brings lot of expenses savings compared to presently used scanning systems, but it could be used in many other applications. Scanning system constitution, operation and parameters are discussed.