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Xi'An researchers develop new underground 3D mapping method

Underground tunnels are a unique challenge for mapping because of their unstructured environments

Multi-fusion sensors, advanced algorithms and autonomous systems are now being used to map tunnels.

Multi-fusion sensors, advanced algorithms and autonomous systems are now being used to map tunnels. | Credits: Peter Gudella via Shutterstock

A team of researchers from Xi'an University of Science and Technology has developed a three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction method for coal mine tunnels by integrating LiDAR and Inertial Measurement Units...

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