Digital to Physical Point Mapping

Within a wide variety of fields, items – also known as widgets – must be located, bonded, attached or otherwise placed in precise positions on larger objects or assemblies. This is a time-consuming and expensive process. The digital to physical point mapping system provides a way to quickly find and display key points on an object, such as a car or building, allowing users to project locations where equipment must be placed.

This system can be used for positioning signs, accelerometers, or anything that requires accurate placement. The digital to physical point mapping system aims to make this process quicker and more efficient, as the process is accomplished by fewer employees.

The system consists of a physical mount which holds up to four cameras positioned in a single plane, one projector and QR code markers placed on an object. Additionally, the system integrates both unity and MATLAB code to determine the location of the object and create/distort images to correct for geometric distortions that pinpoint the key locations on the object.