Exploring voxel-based morphological operators for automatic Lego model construction
Date of Publication
2017
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Computer Science
College
College of Computer Studies
Department/Unit
Computer Science
Thesis Adviser
Conrado D. Ruiz, Jr.
Defense Panel Chair
Conrado D. Ruiz, Jr.
Defense Panel Member
Florante R. Salvador
Shirley B. Chu
Merlin Teodosia C. Suarez
Abstract/Summary
Most of the research on automated LEGO construction focus on improving structural strength and stability. These algorithms build the LEGO model directly from the 3D model and perform only very minimal simplication or techniques for model repair beforehand. There are cases however, where 3D models have poor connectivity. Problems present in the structures of these kind of models include holes, gaps, t-junctions, self-intersections and non-manifold structures. Models with poor connectivity are not good geometry models for creating LEGO models, since the parts have to be well connected in order for the model to be strong. There are also times when the user might require a generalization of the shape of the object instead of a very detailed model. This research will focus on exploring different morphological operators in order to address the issues stated above. This research proposes a system which can create perform morphological operations and simplications on a 3D model. The resulting models will then be used to generate a set of instructions for building LEGO models of the original 3D model. Different morphological operators and simplication techniques will be thoroughly analyzed and compared and their effects on the actual LEGO model construction will also be analyzed.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Electronic
Accession Number
CDTG007217
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
1 computer disc ; 4 3/4 in.
Keywords
Algorithms; LEGO toys
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Ureta, J. C. (2017). Exploring voxel-based morphological operators for automatic Lego model construction. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/5796