First Experiences with Microsoft Kinect V2 for 3D Modelling of Mechanical Parts

Abstract

Most of types of laser distance measuring instrument cost hundreds of thousand dollars such as Atos scanner or Depth Camera that gives depth maps of space very fast. However, the handling is too complicated for non-professional users and the utilization of 3D reconstruction is very limited. This paper introduces a workflow of 3D reconstruction using a new cheaper instrument, the Microsoft Kinect. The first experiences with Microsoft Kinect v2 sensor are presented, and the ability of 3D modelling for mechanical parts is investigated. For this purpose, the point cloud on output data as well as a calibration approach are demonstrated.