Hello All,
I've made an attempt to discuss the laser scanner accuracy on my YouTube channel and although it didn't turn out as comprehensive as I had wanted, it still may provide some insight into things you need to consider when discussing laser scanner accuracy. In my case, I am focusing on the FARO S350, but I think most laser scanners have similar discussion points.
Much of what I have learned is because of the people here on the forum so thanks!
Eugene
youtu.be/dGrej4k58Ok
FARO S Series Accuracy Video
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Re: FARO S Series Accuracy Video
Dear Eugene,
thanks heaps for your latest video - great work!
I'd just like to add a little comment that may be of help for some end users:
All accuracy / noise metrics that you've mentioned refer to 122,000 points/sec..
--> If you measure with another sampling rate, e.g. 244,000 points, the noise range can be expected to be 1.4 times higher (square root of 2). If you're going full blast, you can expect an increase of ~2.8 (976,000 / 122,000 = 8) in contrast to the referred rate.
If you're interested in digging deeper, here are some academic articles on the subject of error modelling. As you've also mentioned, there are a lot more influencing factors onto the quality than just range and radiometric properties.
An intensity-based stochastic model for terrestrial laser scanners url]https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/a ... 161630288X[/url]
Determination of Intensity-Based Stochastic Models for Terrestrial Laser Scanners Utilising 3D-Point Clouds https://depositonce.tu-berlin.de/bitstr ... -02187.pdf
Strategy for Determining the Stochastic Distance Characteristics of the 2D Laser Scanner Z + F Profiler 9012A with Special Focus on the Close Range https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/18/7/2253
Since I've never modelled a Faro scanner I'd be keen to model yours or a comparable one. If you're interested, please let me know.
All the best
Daniel Wujanz
P.S. I will publish an article called "Not quite capturing reality..." in February, which discusses the "meaningfulness" of spec sheets in laser scanning and how they are influencing an entire industry
thanks heaps for your latest video - great work!
I'd just like to add a little comment that may be of help for some end users:
All accuracy / noise metrics that you've mentioned refer to 122,000 points/sec..
--> If you measure with another sampling rate, e.g. 244,000 points, the noise range can be expected to be 1.4 times higher (square root of 2). If you're going full blast, you can expect an increase of ~2.8 (976,000 / 122,000 = 8) in contrast to the referred rate.
If you're interested in digging deeper, here are some academic articles on the subject of error modelling. As you've also mentioned, there are a lot more influencing factors onto the quality than just range and radiometric properties.
An intensity-based stochastic model for terrestrial laser scanners url]https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/a ... 161630288X[/url]
Determination of Intensity-Based Stochastic Models for Terrestrial Laser Scanners Utilising 3D-Point Clouds https://depositonce.tu-berlin.de/bitstr ... -02187.pdf
Strategy for Determining the Stochastic Distance Characteristics of the 2D Laser Scanner Z + F Profiler 9012A with Special Focus on the Close Range https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/18/7/2253
Since I've never modelled a Faro scanner I'd be keen to model yours or a comparable one. If you're interested, please let me know.
All the best
Daniel Wujanz
P.S. I will publish an article called "Not quite capturing reality..." in February, which discusses the "meaningfulness" of spec sheets in laser scanning and how they are influencing an entire industry
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Re: FARO S Series Accuracy Video
Hi Daniel,
Great information and much appreciated. I think I pointed out in the video that the spec sheet does specify the scanning speed, but this is part of the problem...so many variables to consider!
I will review these documents and best of luck on your study!
Eugene
Great information and much appreciated. I think I pointed out in the video that the spec sheet does specify the scanning speed, but this is part of the problem...so many variables to consider!
I will review these documents and best of luck on your study!
Eugene
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Re: FARO S Series Accuracy Video
Eugene,
Great video and work as usual...
Daniel,
Great articles. Gonna add them to my collection!
Thanks
Great video and work as usual...
Daniel,
Great articles. Gonna add them to my collection!
Thanks
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Re: FARO S Series Accuracy Video
Hi Eugene,
Great video on Focus S error!
Do you know? How does highly reflective surface like stainless steel or shiny object effect the ranging error?
Thanks
Great video on Focus S error!
Do you know? How does highly reflective surface like stainless steel or shiny object effect the ranging error?
Thanks
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Re: FARO S Series Accuracy Video
I would say it's difficult to quantify as I have never really tested this in detail before. However, if you imagine a shiny black surface, I would expect that to be worse than an equivalent white surface. Also, as the "shine" progresses to a mirror, you are going to see more and more false returns in the form of stray points, noise and a 100% mirror reflection.
I think there are many here who have experience with this and have seen the havoc that appears in their scans...many variables to consider!
I think there are many here who have experience with this and have seen the havoc that appears in their scans...many variables to consider!
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Re: FARO S Series Accuracy Video
Dear Michael,flying_fingers wrote: ↑Fri Sep 23, 2022 4:09 pm Hi Eugene,
Great video on Focus S error!
Do you know? How does highly reflective surface like stainless steel or shiny object effect the ranging error?
Thanks
in general two things may happen in dependence to the surface characteristics a) the local noise level increases and / or b) systematic biases appear. The latter one creates "ghosts" that are geometrically far off their actual location. You see this effect commonly when scanning retroreflective surfaces such as road signs or the like.
All the best
Daniel