ScAnt - an open-source platform for the creation of 3D models of arthropods (and other small objects)

ScAnt - 用于创建节肢动物（和其他小物体）3D 模型的开源平台

• 批准号: EP/X032302/1
• 负责人: David Labonte
• 金额: $ 16.47万
• 依托单位: Imperial College London
• 依托单位国家: 英国
• 项目类别: Research Grant
• 财政年份: 2023
• 资助国家: 英国
• 起止时间: 2023 至 无数据
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FX032302%2F1
• 关键词: ScAnt; open; source; platform; creation

We will develop an accessible, affordable and performant open-source platform for the generation of fully textured and coloured 3D models of arthropods and small objects. This platform, scAnt, builds on a prototype developed during work on ERC Stg MechAnt. We will reduce costs, improve performance and increase accessibility of this prototype to open up the capabilities of scAnt to a broad audience outside its current academic niche. We will also develop a scAnt kit, purchasable at cost of manufacture, which will be as close to "plug-and-play" as possible, to further lower the technology entry barrier. scAnt will be accessible to professionals and amateurs alike at minimum cost, so forming the basis for a global network which works towards an accessible digital documentation of arthropod diversity in 3D and full colour. scAnt will thus achieve for colour and texture what uCT scans have done for internal anatomy, revolutionise arthropod research, conservation, pest management, education, outreach, and so contribute to an increased public appreciation of arthropods.

我们将开发一个可访问的、负担得起的、高性能的开源平台，用于生成节肢动物和小物体的全纹理和彩色3D模型。这个平台，SCANT，建立在ERC STG Mechant工作期间开发的原型之上。我们将降低成本，提高性能，增加这个原型的可访问性，以向当前学术利基之外的更广泛的受众开放SCANT的能力。我们还将开发一种可以以制造成本购买的稀缺套件，它将尽可能接近即插即用，以进一步降低技术进入门槛。SCANT将以最低的成本向专业人士和业余爱好者开放，从而形成一个全球网络的基础，该网络致力于以3D和全彩色的形式提供可访问的节肢动物多样性的数字文档。因此，SCANT将实现UCT扫描在内部解剖学方面所做的颜色和质地，革命性的节肢动物研究、保护、虫害管理、教育和推广，因此有助于增加公众对节肢动物的欣赏。