Ship’s propeller

This 3D model of a four-blade propeller was reconstructed from a video using AI Photogrammetry in Artec Studio 19. Approximately three meters in diameter, the propeller is a classic example of a featureless object, usually challenging to reconstruct using photogrammetry solutions due to a lack of surface details.

However, this digital twin showcases every element of the object and even signs of wear and tear on its surface, including slight weathering and visible oxidation in some areas. Take a closer look to see for yourself how crisp the edges of the blades and the central hub are.

No 3D scanner was needed to obtain visuals for this 3D model. The propeller was simply filmed on an iPhone in under three minutes. The video was then imported into Artec Studio 19, which automatically split it into 439 frames: each second of the footage was split into three frames. The frames were aligned in a 3D space using Artec Studio's Sparse Reconstruction algorithm, and then Dense Reconstruction was run to fuse them into a 3D mesh. Finally, the Texturing algorithm was applied, resulting in an ultra-realistic digital twin with texture quality reaching 16K.

This multi-step workflow yielded a lifelike 3D model, with no surface features falling through the cracks along the way. Zoom in and give the propeller a spin to explore the amazing level of detail of this top-notch 3D model, created with AI Photogrammetry.