Xcanner [3-D Surface Modeler]

Portraying the 3D surface of physical objects finds its applications in various fields, including archaeology, mechanic design, medical study, vehicle manufacturing, and etc. 3D scanning allows the end-user to quickly input the physical surface data of the object of interest into the computer correctly and efficiently. Xscanner is a product that can reduce the cost of hardware components necessary for building a desktop color 3D surface scanner and then applies the solution to physically build such a device. The aim of our project is not to achieve scanning result with professional quality. Instead, it is to develop a low-cost solution for building a functional 3D color scanner by employing more advanced image processing methods. The project is also to initiate the development of future cost-effective color 3D surface scanners.