Schematic of tall-post gantry

Degrees of freedom

1. 360-degree roller bearing supporting a vertical post
2. 360-degree axis with interchangeable arms for cameras and opposing backdrops
3. 360-degree axis with longer interchangeable arms for lights
4. 360-degree axis supporting interchangeable platforms for samples and objects
5. 3-6 inches of X translation to adjust object center
6. 3-6 inches of Y translation to adjust object center (see note below on longer sweeps)
7. 6-12 inches of Z translation to adjust object center

Other features

• A. Sample or object platform
• B. Video or range camera
• C. Optional backdrop for light fields and carving from silhouettes
• D. Light source (point, area, or collimated)
• E. Light post is attached to an optical bench, but is movable
• F. Object platform is permanently fixed to the optical bench or the floor
• G. Roller bearing assembly is permanently fixed to the optical bench
• H. Working volume