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Puntland is a critically relevant and yet virtually unexplored region for the past of Eastern Africa. Here we present a newly documented cave with multi-layered rock art found surveying Nugaal region, Somalia, in the framework of an international project ...

We propose a wirelessly powered and communicable position tracker implemented in a 10 mm cubic volume. Measurement results with a prototype show that the proposed adaptive power receiver (APR) maintains constant wireless power delivery regardless of the ...

Mixed reality (MR) in-situ authoring has demonstrated advantages for 3D content design regarding perception, understanding, and accessibility, satisfying the growing demand for MR content in industry, education, and entertainment. However, existing MR ...

In this paper, we tackle the challenge of three-dimensional estimation of expressive, animatable, and textured human avatars from a single frontal image. Leveraging a Skinned Multi-Person Linear (SMPL) parametric body, we adjust the model parameters to ...

We present PhoneCanvas, a system using a depth camera-equipped smartphone as a canvas, which enables users to draw 3D sketches and view their sketches on a PC in real-time. Users can draw lines, erase lines, and draw surfaces by varying their hand ...

Handheld LiDAR devices are revolutionizing 3D data capture, offering unprecedented accessibility and ease of use even for inexperienced users. These compact systems facilitate robust virtual reconstructions by extracting detailed geometric information ...

The dust-free installation training system for Gas-Insulated Metal-Enclosed Switchgear (HGIS) is a key technology for the safe operation of the power system. This paper addresses the shortcomings of existing training methods and proposes a dust-free ...

With the continuous advancement of 3D and human–computer interaction technologies, digital human systems have been widely implemented in our daily lives, such as 3D games, online education, and virtual assistants. This paper provides a ...

• This paper provides a comprehensive literature survey of the technologies that contribute to the development of digital humans.
• The paper illustrates the hotspots in the 3D digital humans which guides a broader audience both within and ...

This paper explores the important role that computer animation can play in medical visualization, using Alzheimer's disease as an example. As a communication medium, animation is not only entertaining, but also conveys a certain perception of values to ...

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• Structure from motion (SFM) − based 3D reconstruction setup was designed to achieve a global point cloud of tomato fruit.
• Particles were applied as a filme on the sample prior to imaging.
• SFM models the physical characteristics ...

Besides the importance of internal quality, the textural quality properties of the product have a remarkable effect on consumer satisfaction and market price. Mainly, the three-dimensional (3D) modeling technique is applied to evaluate the ...

Scene understanding is an important area in robotics and autonomous driving. To accomplish these tasks, the 3D structures in the scene have to be inferred to know what the objects and their locations are. To this end, semantic segmentation and ...

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• End-to-end network that learns semantic segmentation and disparity from stereo data.
• Progressive learning extracts task-specific features and multi-scale knowledge.
• State-of-the-art results for multitasking co-learning of disparity ...

Navigating indoor spaces is known to be significantly challenges for individuals with mobility and sensory impairments due to the presence of physical barriers and inadequate accessible signage. Current laws and efforts have not led to meeting ...

The geometrical modeling of granular objects is a complex challenge that exists in many scientific fields, such as the modeling of granular materials or rocks and coarse aggregates with applications in civil, mechanical, and chemical engineering. ...

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• Proposed SPHERE model uses 3D random fields to deform a mesh.
• Model generates >1000 aggregates in <5 s with full morphological flexibility.
• 3D printed object and numerical validation using multiscale optimization.
• SPHERE can ...

  The multi-layer indices decision-making of complex industrial processes is the key to reducing costs and improving production efficiency. With the development of the Industrial Internet, a large number of industrial streaming data and ...

The need to preserve and care for cultural heritage makes information technology a tool for finding, documenting, describing, and visualizing important historical and archaeological sites. This article offers an example of a demo platform providing users ...

In this article, the authors present the results of the development and study of methods for creating 3D models of plants grown in vitro, which provides the ability to accurately record the morphometric indicators of the growth of the individual ...

In this paper we study the use of deep reinforcement learning that is supported by a ray tracer, on top of a detailed 3D model of the geospatial environment, for optimization of antenna tilts in cellular networks. We propose two novel mechanisms---...

Simulation is widely used in medical schools, nursing programs, and other healthcare training institutions. This training method is nowadays essential and aims to reduce and limit the frequency of medical errors. Flexible ureteroscopy will allow the ...

Simulation in healthcare originates from risky intervention. This training method is nowadays essential and aims to help medical students master medical and surgical gestures. Also, it reduces and limits medical error frequency. Cardiac catheterization ...