Articles tagged with Three Dimensional Modeling
A new low-cost approach uses 3D printing to create a knee model with femur, tibia, patella, and navigation system. The model simulates patella movement observed in cadaver models, enabling study of knee pain and impaired mobility.
The University of Illinois team has developed a predictive visual data analytics tool called Flying Superintendent to streamline construction progress monitoring. This technology utilizes drone-based images and 4D BIM to quickly identify performance problems, allowing project stakeholders to prioritize issues and take corrective actions.
The study introduces a super element modeling method for petroleum reservoir simulation, which speeds up calculations by hundreds of times. This allows for rapid development of oil fields with improved accuracy.
ETH Zurich scientists develop software that uses optical means to create 3D models of entire buildings in just 10 minutes, outperforming infrared technology in sunlight. The method allows for detailed architectural features and potential applications include augmented reality, city tours, and self-parking cars.
A combination of detailed CT imaging and 3-D printing technology has been used to plan the surgical separation of conjoined twins. The 3-D models were designed so that they could be assembled together or separated during the surgical planning process, with a high level of concordance between the models and the twins' actual anatomy.
BitDrones allows users to explore virtual 3D information by interacting with physical self-levitating building blocks, enabling a 'Real Reality' interface. The system has numerous applications, including real-reality 3D modeling, gaming, and medical imaging.
Researchers at Disney Research have developed an automated method called AutoConnect that can design custom connectors for 3D-printable objects. The tool allows users to input the dimensions and weight of two objects, as well as how they should be aligned when connected.
Researchers at the University of Utah have developed software to create detailed 3-D models of animal brains, allowing for a more complete understanding of brain connectivity. This new tool can aid in studying mental and neurological conditions such as schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and autism.
Researchers found that 3D-printed tracheobronchial tree models compare favorably to traditional ones in training pulmonary physicians. The models were praised for their realism, accuracy, and usefulness as teaching tools.
A 3D printed model of a fetus's face helped doctors at the University of Michigan determine the severity of a life-threatening airway mass in a baby. The model was created using an MRI and allowed doctors to visualize the soft tissue mass, ultimately leading to a scheduled C-section instead of a risky lifesaving procedure.
The researchers developed a new algorithm using geometric matching and machine learning to analyze style similarity in 3D objects. They achieved an agreement rate of 90% with human evaluations, making it a valuable tool for computer graphics applications.
Researchers at Michigan State University have developed a new 3-D model of a giant star's last moments, which could help explain how these stars explode. The model addresses previous limitations, including the shape of the star and the lack of fuel source, paving the way for a deeper understanding of supernova mechanisms.
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a groundbreaking 3D computer model to study pelvic organ prolapse, a condition affecting millions of women worldwide. The model aims to better understand the intricacies of the pelvic floor and help personalize treatment options for individual patients.
Researchers reconstructed dinosaur tracks at a 154-million-year-old quarry site, suggesting carnivorous dinosaurs hunted herbivorous island-dwelling dinosaurs. The digital model reveals that the predators could have immigrated via a land bridge as sea levels dropped.
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have created a high-resolution map of the human brain stem using MRI technology, providing unprecedented detail of deep brain pathways. This new model can guide surgeons in implanting electrodes more accurately, potentially eliminating trial-and-error methods and making surgery safer.
A study published in PLOS ONE created a 3D model of the Chinese giant salamander's bite, revealing its feeding mechanism involves capturing prey in front and biting quickly to the side when approaching. The analysis shows the salamander's unique skull architecture may be related to this ability.
Scientists at Disney Research and Université Laval have developed a method to automatically estimate illumination conditions depicted in a collection of photographs. This enables the realistic insertion of 3D objects into images, simplifying photo editing tasks.
New 3D printing technology could reduce the number of heart surgeries in children with congenital heart disease from up to four to one or two. Doctors can now plan and practice procedures on a detailed, beating heart model before surgery.
A study by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital found that using 3D printed models of the recipient's head improved pre-operative data, allowing surgeons to better appreciate complex anatomy and bony defects. This reduction in procedure time led to improved overall patient outcomes.
Researchers used 3D printing to create detailed heart models of three patients with complex congenital heart defects. Surgeons successfully repaired severe abnormalities in all three patients, potentially extending their lifespan by decades. This emerging technology has the potential to revolutionize surgical planning and treatment.
David Mayerich aims to create three-dimensional models of tissue and whole organ microstructures using his NIH grant. This will help diagnose and treat diseases closely tied to microvascular structure, including cancers and neurodegenerative diseases.
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine are developing a state-of-the-art 3D liver model to better predict organ physiology, assess drug toxicity and build disease models. The project aims to improve ways of predicting drug safety and effectiveness through collaboration with researchers from 11 institutions.
Researchers developed a technique to semi-automatically align 3-D models with photo geometry, estimating environmental illumination and appearance. This system enables realistic edits by fitting models into the photo's geometry and applying colors, textures, and lighting consistent with the image.
Researchers used extensive observations to develop the first high-resolution 3D model of the Homunculus Nebula, confirming features like arm-like protrusions and trenches. The new model suggests intense interactions between Eta Carinae's stars played a significant role in shaping the nebula.
A new method combining 3D printing and thermal reflow treatment creates tactile objects with detailed lines and curves, making books and teaching materials more accessible to the visually impaired. The technology reduces production time from months to hours, using eco-friendly and durable materials.
Researchers have created a 3D representation of Richard III's spine, revealing a severe scoliosis with a 'spiral' shape and a pronounced right-sided curve. The model shows how the condition would have affected his appearance, with a short torso and higher right shoulder.
The University of Michigan has launched a new online repository of fossils, featuring high-definition 3-D models of prehistoric creatures. The digital showcase allows users to manipulate and examine the fossils in detail, providing a valuable resource for researchers and sparking interest in young scientists.
A cost-effective system uses off-the-shelf equipment to produce 3D models of medium-to-large insects, enhancing biodiversity discovery and species identification. The compact models have excellent optical resolution and can be shared via documents and web pages.
Two Bristol engineers, Prof Andrew Nix and Prof Mark Beach, will represent the University of Bristol at the Brooklyn 5G Summit in New York. They will explore challenges introduced by 5G+ network designs and discuss developing efficient 5G networks by 2020.
The St. Elias Erosion/Tectonics Project investigates the role of glacial erosional processes in mountain belts, with a focus on southern Alaska's unique geology. Researchers found that fast-moving ice can remove rock at rates of centimeters per year.
A team of researchers created a 3D model of cervical cancer cells using 3D printing, mimicking the complex environment of a tumor. The model showed higher proliferation rates and resistance to anti-cancer drugs compared to traditional 2D models.
Researchers digitally reconstructed a model of a dinosaur chase using theropod and sauropod footprints excavated in Texas 1940. The reconstruction allowed scientists to view the entire 45m long tracksite in 3D for the first time since excavation, corroborating maps drawn by original excavator.
A team of scientists used computer modeling to reveal how giant swirls form during plate collision, explaining the origin of curved mountain chains along subduction zones. The model suggests that parts of the subducted slab sweep around behind the collision, pushing continental material into the mountain belt.
A new three-dimensional model of supernova collapse reveals the role of turbulent mixing in expanding, contracting and ejecting elements before explosion. This breakthrough insight into the death throes of stars sheds light on the formation of elements necessary for life on Earth.
Researchers created XML3DRepo, a service that enables the standardization of complex 3D data through a web browser. This technology makes it possible to visualize and administer 3D models in an easy-to-understand format for project partners, investors, and the public.
Researchers developed a cost-effective two-part model of the skull using multimaterial 3D printers to simulate human tissues. The model's versatility and realism enable more effective neuronavigation techniques training.
ETH-scientists develop software to scan 3D models using smartphone technology, allowing users to capture objects easily and efficiently. The app uses inertial sensors and graphics processing power to enable faster reconstruction and increased interactivity.
Researchers at USC Viterbi School of Engineering have developed a new 3D printing process that can fabricate heterogeneous objects in minutes, not hours. This breakthrough enables the creation of complex prototypes with multiple materials, such as dental and robotics models, more efficiently and cost-effectively.
Researchers have developed a new method to refine low-resolution X-ray crystallography data for biomolecules, combining PHENIX and Rosetta software. The new approach can aggressively optimize models to fit the data while presenting realistic geometry.
Researchers at University of Wisconsin-Madison have created a highly detailed structural model of the rhinovirus C, which is responsible for up to half of all childhood colds. The new model shows that the virus has distinct surface features that make it difficult for drugs to effectively target it.
A team of researchers at MIT has developed an accurate 3-D model of streamer propagation, which qualitatively and quantitatively describes the development of electric breakdown in dielectrics. The model offers great promise for applications such as medical imaging, aerospace engineering, and power transmission.
Researchers developed a 3D digital visualization model of healthy human cervical nerves, overcoming milling limitations and providing realistic 3D images. The model reveals the morphology, distribution, and spatial relations of major nerves in the neck, aiding anatomical teaching and regeneration research.
The Disney Research, Zürich team developed an algorithm that can effectively leverage large amounts of data to build 3D models of complex scenes. This method allows for precise depth estimates at the edges of objects, producing accurate silhouettes and enabling efficient processing with standard graphics processing units.
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame have developed a method to create three-dimensional anatomical models from CT scans using 3D printing, holding promise for medical professionals and their patients. The technology enables the rapid production of detailed skeletal and soft tissue structures from X-ray CT data.
Researchers at the University of Bristol have developed a new type of screen display called Tilt Displays, which can physically tilt along multiple axes and move vertically. The device has received positive feedback from users, who found it easy to interact with and associate with new methods of presenting and consuming 3D content.
The European Commission's FET program has granted €4 million to create a functional 3D neuronal structure similar to the human brain. Researchers will develop a controlled environment to study and analyze the network.
Vega is a general-purpose modeling software that allows users to simulate and move complex objects in real-time. With over 50,000 lines of software code, it offers a wide range of materials and deformable simulation methods, making it a powerful tool for animation, game artists, and engineers.
Mani Golparvar-Fard's D4AR system analyzes physical progress on large-scale construction projects, providing cost savings and reduced delivery time. The system uses digital photos and Building Information Models (BIM) to automate project monitoring and evaluation.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University discovered a mathematical system used by ancient Egyptians to measure the volume of spherical jugs. By linking units of length to units of volume, merchants could precisely determine the quantity of liquid within, allowing for accurate pricing and trade.
New research in Geosphere reveals ancient marine terraces using airborne LiDAR, assesses impact of program selection on 3D geologic models, and creates emergent models for Tonga Trench and Samoa Archipelago. These studies showcase the latest advancements in geoscience modeling, education, and research.
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics have developed two computer programs that can create 3D characters in mere seconds. The software uses databases of pre-made models to simplify the creation process, allowing users to assemble and animate their own custom characters.
Researchers used a new 3D climate model to simulate early Earth's climate, finding that the planet was more prone to deep freezes than previously thought. The study suggests that an atmosphere containing 6% carbon dioxide could have kept temperatures warm enough for liquid water to exist.
Researchers integrated 3-D imaging techniques to better understand facial structure and contours, underlying bone, muscles, nerves, and vessels in face transplantation. This technology allows for customized procedures and real-time user interaction to assess eligibility and plan the surgery.
Researchers at Imperial College London have created 3D virtual fossil models of two ancient types of harvestmen, which lived on Earth over 300 million years ago. The 3D models reveal that these ancient creatures were surprisingly modern in appearance, with some species still living today exhibiting similar characteristics.
Researchers created a 3D model of Mount St. Helens' 1980 eruption to better understand pyroclastic density currents and their impact on terrain. The model accurately reproduced the blast's effects, revealing that gravity and terrain shape play key roles in determining damage zones.
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh found that our brain uses multiple senses to understand spatial awareness, challenging the long-held assumption that sight is the primary trigger. The study's findings suggest that technologies can be developed to help the visually impaired through tactile means.
3D printing technology is being used to create ultra high-resolution 3D models of patient CT scans for neurosurgical planning. These models help identify defects not visible on 2-D images, improving radiologists' ability to communicate with patients and their families about complex anatomy and pathology.
Researchers evaluated virtual surgery performed on three-dimensional nasal airway models to predict post-surgical biophysical parameters. The results demonstrate promising potential for personalized nasal surgery using computer simulation techniques.
The US Secret Service is now using a virtual training environment called Virtual Tiny Town to prepare agents for real-life incidents. The new platform combines gaming technology and 3D modeling to simulate site security plans, allowing students to practice responding to scenarios such as chemical releases and suicide bombers.
Researchers create first high-resolution, three-dimensional digital model of an at-risk fossil using portable laser scanning technology, providing a baseline to measure future deterioration. The digital model duplicates a 110-million-year-old Texas dinosaur track and is shareable with others.