Reconstruct Tags are physical markers that are strategically positioned at a project site to:
- Automatically scale reality models captured from smartphones or 360 cameras.
- Facilitate the alignment of reality models in large-scale projects.
- Enable the automatic alignment of a current reality model with a previous capture that contains registered tags.
Reconstruct Tags are available for download in two sizes - Letter and A4. You can print them yourself or, if you prefer, order them by contacting support@reconstructinc.com.
Continue reading to learn more about Reconstruct Tags.
What are Reconstruct Tags?
Reconstruct Tags are AprilTags, tailored specifically for use with Reconstruct and designed to be printed on standard paper sizes.
An AprilTag is a fiducial marker commonly employed in computer vision and robotics. These tags are characterized by a distinct black square that encloses a unique pattern of white spaces, akin to a simplified, pixelated QR code. The design of each pattern is intentionally distinct, ensuring its easy and quick identification by a computer vision system.
When these tags are strategically positioned throughout a project site and documented by a camera, Reconstruct proficiently registers each recognized tag. This process enables the automatic scaling of the reality model and its precise alignment with previous captures.
When are Reconstruct Tags Recommended?
For Construction Projects:
Reconstruct Tags are highly recommended, especially for large construction projects that regularly capture 360-degree images at the same sites. They aren't mandatory, but they make a big difference.
Here's why:
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Consistency in Changing Environments: Construction sites change rapidly, like after pouring concrete or installing drywall. Reconstruct can align new images with old ones without tags, but only if the new images look somewhat like the old ones. With Reconstruct Tags, the system can recognize a location just by the tag, no matter how much the surroundings have changed.
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Helpful in Repetitive Spaces: In projects with rooms or areas that look the same, like buildings with similarly designed and progressed rooms, it's hard to tell different locations apart. Reconstruct Tags solve this problem by making each location distinct, helping to differentiate between similar-looking captures.
In short, using Reconstruct Tags makes the process smoother and more accurate, no matter how much the site changes or if many areas look the same.
For Smartphone Captures:
Reconstruct Tags are a great tool for easily scaling your smartphone captures.
- Automatically Scale: Make sure at least one Reconstruct Tag is visible when you're capturing. This way, Reconstruct will automatically scale your model to match the real environment. If you don't use these tags, you'll likely have to do the scaling manually to make sure your model accurately reflects the actual site.
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