Structured Light Scanning
Structured Light Scanning is a 3D scanning technique that projects a known pattern of light (often stripes or grids) onto an object and uses cameras to capture the deformation of this pattern. By analyzing how the pattern distorts on the object's surface, the system calculates precise 3D coordinates to create a digital model. It is widely used for high-accuracy, non-contact measurements in fields like manufacturing, quality control, and cultural heritage preservation.
Developers should learn Structured Light Scanning when working on applications requiring high-precision 3D digitization, such as reverse engineering, industrial inspection, or medical imaging. It is particularly valuable in scenarios where contact-based methods are impractical or where detailed surface geometry (e.g., for CAD/CAM integration or virtual reality) is needed, offering sub-millimeter accuracy and fast data capture.