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Computer Vision Tech Grabs Humans In Real-Time 3D

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the my-soul-is-in-there dept.

Tinkle writes "Toshiba's R&D Labs in Cambridge, UK have developed a system capable of real-time 3D modeling of the human face and body — using a simple set of three different colored lights. Simple it may be, but the results are impressive. Commercial applications for computer vision technology look set to be huge — according professor Roberto Cipolla. On the horizon: cheap and easy digitized everyday objects for ecommerce, plus gesture-based interfaces — a la Natal — and in-car safety systems. Ultimately even driver-less cars. 'This is going to be the decade of computer vision,' predicts Cipolla."

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  1. Skip to the chase by Locke2005 · · Score: 5, Funny

    What implications does this development have for the pornography industry?

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  2. Obvious applications in rapid prototyping. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Right now, 3D camera technology to scan a hand-made prototype into commercial CAD software revolves around a scanning laser, and special cameras, and a turn table.

    Combining this technology with other image mapping software would allow you to use 3 or 4 fixed cameras with overlapping FOVs, you would be able to simply set your source model on a table, turn on the lights, take a picture, and you are done.

    I would SOO love to have a FOSS implementation of this modeling software.

    (I sculpt, and being able to make a large physical object, scan it, then send the digital model to a rapid prototype house and get a miniature size made from the digital version would be VERY handy.)

  3. Re:Implications by oldspewey · · Score: 5, Funny

    If the letter is in fact addressed "Dead Keith Jr.," then shouldn't it say something more along the lines of "in the last three months we have noticed that you have turned ghoulish grey and started to stink like hell. Please stay the fuck in the ground and stop disturbing your former friends and neighbours."

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  4. Re:oic by WrongSizeGlass · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I would feel much safer. Drivers are the cause of most crashes. If they can be replaced with something more reliable it would be a huge improvement.

    Let's ask Toyota owners how they feel about 'driverless cars'. All it takes is one small problem, or even an incompatible system amongst the many manufacturers (keep in mind that odds are they all won't be running Linux).

    This reminds me of Itchy & Scratchy Land and its inspiration, Westworld. What could possiblye go wrong?

  5. I wonder by spleen_blender · · Score: 4, Funny

    if it will be able to perceive black people.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4DT3tQqgRM