"We present SpecTrans, a new sensing technology for surface classification of exotic materials, such as glass, transparent plastic, and metal. The proposed technique extracts optical features by employing laser and multi-directional, multi-spectral LED illumination that leverages the material's optical properties."
Check out SpecTrans comprehensive website for more information.
Using Low Cost Time of Flight Cameras
to Capture What's Just Around the Bend
Read Achuta Kadambi's "Occluded Imaging with time of Flight Sensors," which explores the question of whether "phase based Time of Flight (ToF) range cameras can be used for looking around corners and through scattering diffusers."
REDx and Kumbhathon
Camera Culture India Initiatives
A recent Guardian feature takes a look at how this years Kumbhathon in Nashik uses technological innovations to address some of the issues that arise from the 20-day Hindu festival, Kumha Mela. Meanwhile activities in REDx Mumbai are well underway where innovators are working to solve pressing health issues that impact India and the world. Learn more about the initiatives and be a part of our Emerging Worlds Effort.