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

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，稀少，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，并增加原型的可访问性，从而将稀少的功能开放给当前学术利基之外的广泛受众。我们还将开发一种可按制造成本购买的稀少套件，它将尽可能接近“即插即用”，以进一步降低技术进入壁垒。专业人士和业余爱好者都可以以最低的成本访问该网站，从而形成一个全球网络的基础，该网络致力于3D和全彩节肢动物多样性的可访问数字文档。不足从而实现对颜色和质地节点扫描做了什么内部解剖,彻底改变节肢动物研究、保护、害虫管理、教育、推广,因此有助于增加公众对节肢动物。

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.