In this project a three dimensional virtual world is constructed with the use of a LEGO camera and a set of LEGO blocks. The goal is to design a construction method that is simple enough for middle school-aged children to use and at the same time is able to produce quality models for higher end users. The method was developed using RoboLab and involves a one-camera view of Lego blocks that are arranged in a certain pattern to represent a building and its contents. When the pattern is placed in the view of the camera, the software identifies the pieces by their position and colour and builds a 3D model in OpenGL. This 3D model is displayed on the screen with the specified characteristics. The user can then modify these objects to further refine the model.
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January 29, 2008 at 8:00 pm
hillarypjenkins
My partner (one of those southern New Zealanders)had a look at this and had these comments to make.
What about curves – not everything has straight lines.
Not sophisticated enough for higher end users – why? because it looks to basic and these people usually have access to better software – why would they use that.
Not much positive to say Leigh much like your next post!