Abstract

Monocular 3D exploration of underwater objects is a growing field of application due to powerful new developments of computer technology, hardware components, and algorithms such as AI-supported modules. Using appropriate software tools, video streams of simple cameras may produce complete 3D models. This technique makes it straightforward and convenient to collect image data and produce 3D models of certain objects. In this work we introduce several approaches for further simplification of underwater camera systems for production of 3D models of underwater structures. The principles of monocular 3D reconstruction using image sequences and those of multi-aperture camera technology are described and their use for underwater applications are discussed. The initial experimental results are presented, along with an outlook to approaches of small and lightweight powerful 3D reconstruction systems for (not exclusively) diver use.

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Title
Smart solutions for underwater 3D exploration and SLAM – possibilities and limitations
Author
Bräuer-Burchardt, Christian 1 ; Hubold, Martin 1 ; Heinze, Matthias 1 ; Kühmstedt, Peter 1 ; Notni, Gunther 2 

 Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering, 07745 Jena, Germany; Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering, 07745 Jena, Germany 
 Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering, 07745 Jena, Germany; Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering, 07745 Jena, Germany; Machine Engineering Faculty, Technical University Ilmenau, Ehrenbergstraße 29, D-98693 Ilmenau, Germany 
Pages
27-32
Publication year
2025
Publication date
2025
Publisher
Copernicus GmbH
ISSN
16821750
e-ISSN
21949034
Source type
Conference Paper
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3227531013
Copyright
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