3D-Cam

3D-Cam is a depth-imaging platform developed at the E-Lab at San Francisco State University. The system uses a single camera and mirror geometry to perform z-height reconstruction without requiring dual-camera hardware, making 3D imaging more accessible and cost-effective.

Project Overview

3D-Cam provides a novel approach to depth imaging:

• Single Camera System: Uses one camera with mirror geometry instead of dual cameras
• Z-Height Reconstruction: Performs depth reconstruction from 2D images
• Cost-Effective Design: Eliminates need for expensive dual-camera setups
• Active Development: Currently under active development and refinement

Key Features

• Depth Imaging: Z-height reconstruction from single camera input
• Mirror Geometry: Innovative use of mirrors for depth perception
• Mechanical Design: Custom mechanical design for camera and mirror positioning
• Software Development: Python-based image processing and depth reconstruction
• Open Source: Developed as part of E-Lab SFSU research initiatives

Technical Implementation

The 3D-Cam system includes:

• Applications: User-facing applications for depth imaging
• Calibration Files: Calibration data for accurate depth reconstruction
• Libraries: Core libraries for image processing and depth calculation
• Scripts: Automation and utility scripts
• Documentation: Setup guides and technical documentation

Repository Structure

The project repository contains:

• apps/: Application software
• calibrations/: Calibration files and data
• lib/: Core libraries and modules
• scripts/: Utility and automation scripts
• docs/: Documentation and setup guides

Repository

The complete source code, documentation, and setup instructions are available in the 3D-Cam repository. The project website is hosted at e-lab-sfsu.github.io/3D-Cam.