Overview of three-dimensional shape measurement using optical methods

TLDR

The paper identifies key areas where further research and development are needed in 3‑D shape measurement. It reviews optical 3‑D shape measurement methods, focusing on structured‑light techniques and detailing configurations, acquisition, processing, analysis, advantages, limitations, and includes a comprehensive bibliography. The review highlights several industrial applications of these optical techniques. © 2000 Society of Photo‑Optical Instrumentation Engineers (S0091‑3286(00)00101‑X).

Abstract

We first provide an overview of 3-D shape measurement us- ing various optical methods. Then we focus on structured light tech- niques where various optical configurations, image acquisition tech- niques, data postprocessing and analysis methods and advantages and limitations are presented. Several industrial application examples are presented. Important areas requiring further R&D are discussed. Finally, a comprehensive bibliography on 3-D shape measurement is included, although it is not intended to be exhaustive. © 2000 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers. (S0091-3286(00)00101-X)