Breakthrough Algorithm Enables 3D Reconstruction of Hidden Scenes

Researchers at the University of South Florida develop a technique to see around obstacles using shadows, promising applications in safety and security.

• John Murray-Bruce and his doctoral student, Robinson Czajkowski, created an algorithm that uses shadows to generate full-color 3D reconstructions of areas behind obstacles.
• The technology, inspired by a car crash, aims to enhance safety in various fields, including traffic, law enforcement, and military operations.
• Published in Nature Communications, the research marks the first successful attempt to reconstruct hidden scenes in 3D using an ordinary digital camera.
• While the technology is still in development, it could be adopted by law enforcement and car manufacturers in 10 to 20 years.
• The researchers have made their algorithm publicly available, inviting further innovation and collaboration in the field.

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