System and method for structure inspection

This invention describes a method for inspecting structures, such as buildings or bridges. It involves using a vehicle equipped with a camera to capture many two-dimensional images of the structure's surface, storing them with their location. These images are then used to create a three-dimensional virtual model. A user can view this 3D model on a device, select a spot, and see the original 2D images from that location. The vehicle moves in a pre-planned pattern to capture images, and a user can modify this pattern.

Why it matters: Filed before the widespread maturation of AI-driven computer vision and autonomous drone navigation. The heavy computational load for 3D model generation and precise vehicle control is now more efficiently handled by current cloud computing and AI capabilities.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedHeavy software system, precise positioning hardware

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