3D scanners make part of history more accessible
Many people have forgotten the horrors that happened during World War 1, as many of the last survivors have died. We remembered through stories and textbooks, but now there is another way to remind us of what happened, a way for us to honestly remember and share the emotions with the generation before us that had to experience it firsthand.
3D scanners have become a hot topic in the technology industry because of its evolving and versatile uses. This technology was initially created in the 1960s but didn’t gain adoption until the late 1990s. The process of scanning an object was more complicated when it first started, it involved using giant cameras and lights to capture the distance from the camera. Since then, it has evolved into small handheld devices that use lasers to scan an object or scenery.
The 3D laser scanners take thousands of pictures per second and can collect the smallest details people usually can’t see. After it is scanned, the images can then be transferred into a program where it can be manipulated and edited.
Who uses this technology
3D laser scanners are no longer for giant cooperation but also for individual consumers trying to make a difference. Artists can use these devices to create real life like masterpieces. Students can use these scanners as a research tool. Police can identify criminals through this technology. Doctors can do full-body scans, quickly identifying any significant problems. Homes in third world countries can be redesigned through this system. This technology is so versatile that there are so many uses, and 3D laser scanners are now being used to bring historic sites to life.
3D laser scanners being used in WW1 tunnels
Now that this technology has been downsized and upgraded for individual use. Researchers can now go through the underground tunnels in France that were destroyed between 1915-1918 and scan them quickly and thoroughly.
Students can scan and walk through old tunnels and send them back to the design teams that can transfer this data and create a world that other students can actually walk into. 3D laser scanners make creating virtual reality from actual places accessible for all to see.
Processing the data from the 3D scanners is still a time-consuming process. However, this technology has made it easier to gain access to every minor detail than the older way of stationary laser cameras. These handheld devices allow the user to walk through tunnels and then share that same exact experience with others.
Capturing the tiniest amount of detail is essential because when a developer goes through to create virtual reality, the more detail they have access to, the better the virtual reality becomes. Soon everyone with interest in experiencing how some people lived in the tunnels will be able to walk through.
3D laser scanners are growing in our market because the uses are incredible. Each company is trying to create the best portable device that helps aid studies like this, and this creates a competitive market. Every new advance in this technology leads to a more significant impact on consumers’ lives. This is one of the best ways to experience the history and never forget.
