Apple releases impressive open-source model that instantly turns 2D photos into 3D views

The model, called SHARP, can reconstruct a photorealistic 3D scene from a single image in under a second. Here are some examples.
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Morphing 3D-printed structures from flat to curved—in space

Because it's costly and cumbersome to transport large structures such as satellite dishes into space, aerospace Ph.D. student Ivan Wu and his advisor, Jeff Baur, at The Grainger College of Engineering ...
IEEE

Pedestrian 3D Shape Understanding for Person Re-Identification via Multi-View Learning

Abstract: Recent development in computing power has resulted in performance improvements on holistic (none-occluded) person Re-Identification (ReID) tasks. Nevertheless, the precision of the recent ...
Frontiers

Alternating 2D and 3D culture reduces cell size and extends the lifespan of placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells

Background: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) hold great promise for treating a variety of human diseases; however, their clinical translation is hindered by challenges in large-scale expansion while ...
ZDNet

Microsoft Copilot 3D turns your 2D images into 3D models for free - how to try

Copilot 3D will turn your 2D images into 3D models. The tool is freely available to anyone, though you do need a Microsoft account. Microsoft suggests using an image with a single subject, even ...
Cartoon Brew

‘Living Between 2D And 3D’: How ‘The Bad Guys 2’ Pushed Its Hybrid Animation Further

For 2022’s The Bad Guys, the team at DreamWorks established a hyper-stylized, graphic look that enhanced CG animation with qualities of traditional hand-drawn works. Now in theaters, the sequel ...
Game Rant

More 2D and 3D Donkey Kong Games Could Be On the Way

J. Brodie Shirey is a Contributor from the United States who currently lives in York, Pennsylvania. He's just a simple man trying to make his way in the universe, but aren’t we all? Brodie is a big ...
Engadget

The 18-inch Lenovo Legion 9i can switch between 2D and 3D without glasses

Lenovo's 10th-generation Legion 9i has a novel wrinkle that complements its powerhouse specs. The 18-inch gaming laptop can be fitted with a 2D / 3D screen that switches between standard (flat) ...
Science Daily

Rare crystal shape found to increase the strength of 3D-printed metal

Researchers have found special atomic patterns called quasicrystals in 3D-printed aluminum alloys. Quasicrystals increase the strength of 3D-printed aluminum, the researchers discovered, making it ...
Frontiers

Comparison of 3D and 2D area measurement of acute burn wounds with LiDAR technique and deep learning model

It is generally understood that wound areas appear smaller when calculated using 2D images, but the factors contributing to this discrepancy are not well-defined. With the rise of 3D photography, 3D ...
IEEE

Effects of 3D Stimuli With Frequency Ranges, Patterns, and Shapes on SSVEP-BCI Performance in Virtual Reality

Abstract: Traditional steady-state visual evoked potential (SSVEP) based brain-computer interface (BCI) systems offer stability and simplicity in evoking brain responses, but their practical utility ...