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Software
In order to convert a 2D Image to 3D tactile display we built a software pipeline that creates a height map. Below are the steps of our pipeline.
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Depth Map
Great Wave Image
Canny Edge Detection
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We created a Depth Map of the Great Wave Image using Deep Neural Networks.
We used Canny Edge Detection to create a contour image of Great Wave using Image Processing
Create Height Map
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We combined the Depth Map and Contour Image to create a 3D Model stl file. We then print that with the 3D printer.
With this process we are also able to create a height map. Then we sent the height map to the Arduino via bluetooth.
3D Model
Display image
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Finally, the Arduino uses the pin information (height map) to figure out which. pins to raise and displays the Great Wave on our tactile display.
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Tactile Display
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