Industrial - Bachelors
Point Cloud Stix are a measuring and data collection tool for engineers working on site. Its primary purpose is to create small precise point clouds which are easier to handle than the large point clouds generated by laser scanning.
Engineers are a critical part of almost every construction project and one of their main tasks is surveying the site to ensure everything matches the planned designs. Site visits require a significant amount of time with travel and data recording which reviewed engineers stated was the largest bottle neck. The goal of this project was to “Improve the efficiency and safety of Engineering site visits” by creating a product which could more effectively collect and store data than current products such as tape measures and laser scanners.
The triangular hub component uses a Location Positioning System to track the exact position of the stick units and the points they generate; it then syncs this data with its GPS location so if it is moved the points remain in the correct spots. The hub uses a 1/4” UNC thread mounting point on the back allowing it to attach various straps or a standard camera tripod.
The stick components create points through either direct contact or using the built-in laser to gauge distance and extrapolate a point. They can also display information while collecting points such as the distance between two points or the area between 3-4 points.
Four sticks can be synced to a single hub allowing for faster data collection.
Nicholas is both a designer and engineer with a great interest in science and technology. He is experienced in a variety of 3D modelling programs and digital art programs and is always looking to learn more. Nicholas hopes to bring his engineering knowledge into his designs to ensure functionality comes first.