The Octo-Copter used in this project was equipped with Autodesk’s 123D Catch software, which is specifically designed to simplify the process of creating 3D models from real-world structures. UAVs ...

Take one piece of software that can stitch 2D photos into a 3D model, one camera-carrying UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle), and mix well to impress and inspire. This was the recipe used by Autodesk's ...

Why it matters: The creative industry needs a constant flux of content to keep fans happy, and that content needs to be created somehow. When it comes to 3D models, AI algorithms could provide a big ...

A hot potato: Producing 3D artwork for video games or other projects can be grueling and tedious – a job ideal for AI automation. A young startup is attempting to fulfill that niche, but a recent ...

As you may know from previous columns, I’m a big proponent of oblique imagery and 3D models for non-GIS users such as first responders or the general public. The primary reason is that most ...

Turning a sketch or photo of an object into a fully realized 3D model so that it can be duplicated using a 3D printer, played in a video game, or brought to life in a movie through visual effects, ...