Sistema de realidad virtual a través del procesamiento de imágenes en entornos submarinos.

Abstract

The aim of this research is to develop a virtual reality system through the processing of images in underwater environments, analyzing some studies on virtual reality and investigating the various components needed to form a virtual reality system both software and hardware where they were selected that best adapted to the development of the system. In addition, the processing of the images by means of photogrammetry was analysed until depth maps were formed. To start the procedure, first images were taken of underwater environments in the water with the help of the Nemo Underwater Drone. The images were then processed using Matlab software to optimize their histogram and obtain more matching points. These images were then taken to the Agisoft software where they were processed into a three-dimensional (3D) model. The next step was to perform a three-dimensional figure and object modeling using the blender program. Finally, the (3D) models where taken to the unity 3D graphics engine, where they were combined to form the virtual reality system. Afterwards, the performance and functionality of the system was evaluated by means of a survey to students of the Faculty of Informatics and Electronics and individuals, resulting in the validation of the system. The use of High-end Smartphone is recommended so that the graphics are observed with a better quality.