Robotic Mapping of Cultural Heritage Sites

Robotic mapping using the mobile robot Irma3D demonstrates significant advancements in automating 3D modeling of cultural heritage sites, including the Würzburg Residence. Equipped with a camera and laser scanner, the robot streamlines data acquisition and registration processes, addressing challenges posed by massive datasets. The study highlights its effectiveness through testing at two renowned sites: Ostia Antica and the Würzburg Residence, showcasing its potential to revolutionize archaeological documentation.

Borrmann, D., Heß, R., Houshiar, H. R., Eck, D., Schilling, K., & Nüchter, A. (2015). ROBOTIC MAPPING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE SITES. The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XL-5/W4, 9–16. https://doi.org/10.5194/isprsarchives-xl-5-w4-9-2015