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Using Lasers And Range Finders To Digitize Objects

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the now-isn't-that-clever dept.

esoteric0 writes: "Those boys at Stanford are at it again: They created some new algorithms for 'combining multiple range and color images, allow us to reliably and accurately digitize the external shape and surface characteristics of many physical objects.' " It's not just a mouthful -- they've created a cool digitized version of buildings, maps, and Michelangelo's David. Ever wonder what his toe looks like when digitized at .05mm?

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  1. If we only could... by The+Grammar+Jew · · Score: 4

    digitize certain young actres...and then release the data under an open source license...the possibilities are, shall I say, endless...

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    .sigs ain't funny