Takuya OMURA joined NHK in 2018. In the same year, he moved to NHK Science & Technology Research Laboratories (STRL) to conduct R&D on 3D displays. His hobby is trying new restaurants. Lately he has ...

At the heart of this technology is the ability to create detailed, high-resolution 3D models of physical spaces, known as 'point clouds'. Using a combination of 360-degree camera to capture the image ...

In the realm of active 3D imaging, the light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology plays a pivotal role, offering direct depth acquisition and robust resistance to environmental noises. LiDAR ...

What are optical phased arrays? Optical phased arrays (OPAs) are devices that manipulate the cross-sectional shape and direction of optical beams in accordance with the principles of optical ...

A few years ago, 3D scanners were primarily viewed as tools for high-end industries or specialized laboratories. They were expensive and often too complex for the average user. However, with ...

A multi-institutional research team from the USA and the UK has developed a single-photon time-of-flight LiDAR system capable ...

Forget incremental improvements and the notion of "gradual evolution." Creality's Raptor Pro is igniting a seismic shift in 3D scanning, specifically tailored for Auto customization enthusiasts. This ...

Magic3D is an AI that generates high-resolution 3D models based on input text (prompts), similar to various image generation AIs. When you enter the prompt 'A blue poison-dart frog sitting on a water ...

It is now possible to obtain three-dimensional, high-resolution images of enzyme activity in tissue samples or whole organs -- thanks to probe molecules that anchor fluorescent dyes within tissue as ...