3-D Geometric Model Acquisition System for a Tele-Collaboration Testbed

In this paper we summarize the results we have obtained in building a testbed for tele-collaboration. It is based on a highly accurate and precise stereo algorithm. The results demonstrate the live (on-line) recovery of 3-D models of a dynamically changing environment and the simultaneous display and manipulation of the models. Virtual tele-collaboration may soon change completely our way of communicating over the network.

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