An Introduction to Shape-from-Shading 3D Reconstruction

Shape-from-shading (SFS) is a computer vision technique that draws upon light and shadow patterns to reconstruct an object's ...

This 3D-printed, carbon-absorbing bridge is inspired by bones

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have come up with a novel design that can reduce concrete’s environmental ...
IEEE

3D Pavement Surface Reconstruction Based on K-Nearest Neighbor Filtering Algorithm

Abstract: Based on the principles of three-dimensional laser scanning, this study conducted comprehensive acquisition, denoising, dataset generation, and 3D reconstruction of surface data for asphalt ...
IEEE

An Embeddable Implicit IUVD Representation for Part-Based 3D Human Surface Reconstruction

Abstract: To reconstruct a 3D human surface from a single image, it is crucial to simultaneously consider human pose, shape, and clothing details. Recent approaches have combined parametric body ...
Tech Thirsty

How to Create 3D model of Yourself with Gemini Nano Banana AI?

Sarees are back in fashion. This time, it is not because of Kiara Advani, Alia Bhatt or even Manish Malhotra; but the viral Google Gemini Nano Banana AI trend. From influencers to commoners, everyone ...
C&EN

Sensitive, Low-Cost, Early Detection of Periodontal Disease Using Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy with Easy-to-Use Silver Nanomesh-Coated Periopaper

Department of Oral Biology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Institute of Science Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8510, Japan Section of Oral-Systemic Health, Oral Science Center, Institute of ...
Harvard Business Review

AI-Generated “Workslop” Is Destroying Productivity

A confusing contradiction is unfolding in companies embracing generative AI tools: while workers are largely following mandates to embrace the technology, few are seeing it create real value. Consider ...