Seikowave develops cheap 3D modeling using pico-projectorsSeikowave, a new US based start-up is working towards cheap 3D modeling using pico-projectors. The modeling technique, called Structured light illumination (SLI) automatically builds a 3D model using stripes of projected light and a digital camera that records their deformation. Software algorithms can then be used to find the size shape and contours of the object. According to Seikowave, this is an expensive technique today because the projectors are expensive. Using pico-projectors will make it cheaper of course. Seikowave is talking with MEMS pico-projectors makers to create special high-frame-rate projectors that can be used for SLI (they need about 120 to 150 frames per second). Interestingly, just last week we reported that 4D Dynamics is selling a similar setup called PicoScan. They are using an LCoS projector (either an AAXA P2 or an Adapt 305) and a Canon 1000D DSLR. The PicoScan is available now for $1999. Via EETimes
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