Immersive Analysis: Enhancing Material Inspection of X-Ray Computed Tomography Datasets in Augmented Reality

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Main Authors: Gall, Alexander, Heim, Anja, Weinberger, Patrick, Fröhler, Bernhard, Kastner, Johann, Heinzl, Christoph
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author Gall, Alexander
Heim, Anja
Weinberger, Patrick
Fröhler, Bernhard
Kastner, Johann
Heinzl, Christoph
author_facet Gall, Alexander
Heim, Anja
Weinberger, Patrick
Fröhler, Bernhard
Kastner, Johann
Heinzl, Christoph
contents This work introduces a novel Augmented Reality (AR) approach to visualize material data alongside real objects in order to facilitate detailed material analyses based on spatial non-destructive testing (NDT) data as generated in X-ray computed tomography (XCT) imaging. For this purpose, we introduce a framework that leverages the potential of AR devices, visualization and interaction techniques to seamlessly explore complex primary and secondary XCT data matched with real-world objects. The overall goal of the proposed analysis scheme is to enable researchers and analysts to inspect material properties and structures onsite and in-place. Coupling immersive visualization techniques with real physical objects allows for highly intuitive workflows in material analysis and inspection, which enables the identification of anomalies and accelerates informed decision making. As a result, this framework generates an immersive experience, which provides a more engaging and more natural analysis of material data. A case study on fiber-reinforced polymer datasets was used to validate the AR framework and its new workflow. Initial results revealed positive feedback from experts, in particular regarding improved understanding of spatial data and a more natural interaction with material samples, which may have significant potential when combined with conventional analysis systems.
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spellingShingle Immersive Analysis: Enhancing Material Inspection of X-Ray Computed Tomography Datasets in Augmented Reality
Gall, Alexander
Heim, Anja
Weinberger, Patrick
Fröhler, Bernhard
Kastner, Johann
Heinzl, Christoph
Human-Computer Interaction
Graphics
This work introduces a novel Augmented Reality (AR) approach to visualize material data alongside real objects in order to facilitate detailed material analyses based on spatial non-destructive testing (NDT) data as generated in X-ray computed tomography (XCT) imaging. For this purpose, we introduce a framework that leverages the potential of AR devices, visualization and interaction techniques to seamlessly explore complex primary and secondary XCT data matched with real-world objects. The overall goal of the proposed analysis scheme is to enable researchers and analysts to inspect material properties and structures onsite and in-place. Coupling immersive visualization techniques with real physical objects allows for highly intuitive workflows in material analysis and inspection, which enables the identification of anomalies and accelerates informed decision making. As a result, this framework generates an immersive experience, which provides a more engaging and more natural analysis of material data. A case study on fiber-reinforced polymer datasets was used to validate the AR framework and its new workflow. Initial results revealed positive feedback from experts, in particular regarding improved understanding of spatial data and a more natural interaction with material samples, which may have significant potential when combined with conventional analysis systems.
title Immersive Analysis: Enhancing Material Inspection of X-Ray Computed Tomography Datasets in Augmented Reality
topic Human-Computer Interaction
Graphics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.12751