3D Thermal Imaging System and Algorithm
Innovative method to acquire 3D thermal images Integration of the vision systems and corresponding algorithms AI-driven computing engine for point space correspondence of different resolution data
Highlights
- Innovative method to acquire 3D thermal images
- Integration of the vision systems and corresponding algorithms
- AI-driven computing engine for point space correspondence of different resolution data
Opportunity
The University of Alberta inventors have developed a vision system capable of providing 3D images in terms of point cloud with corresponding temperature information and machine vision application, providing a multi-dimensional point space and thermal data. The vision system can provide a series of images with each point having an x,y,z coordinate, a corresponding temperature reading of the x,y,z coordinate, and an associated vision spectrum pixel information to provide a multidimensional point-based plot of temperature texture and position. The 3D thermal images have various applications, including rover navigation, industrial plant monitoring, rescue robots, and additive manufacturing.
Competitive advantage
- No need to do the calibration for each of the new objects
- Create position-aware data for mechanical property and geometry mapping
- Generates a digital shadow of each layer of the fabricated part
Status
- Filed Provisional Patent
About University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is a large, comprehensive public research university in Edmonton with multiple campuses and a strong applied research culture. Industry engages through co-located labs and pilot-scale facilities, as well as established co-op and internship programs that place talent with partners year-round. Integration with Alberta’s province-wide hospital system supports clinical research and accelerates translation. Companies also benefit from proximity to regional industry clusters and collaboration hubs on and near campus for joint R&D and prototyping. Supported by NSERC, CIHR, SSHRC, and Canada Foundation for Innovation funding—plus provincial and industry support—the tech transfer office manages IP, licensing, and startup formation with streamlined sponsored-research agreements.
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