Method for spherical camera to 3D LiDAR calibration and synchronization with example on Insta360 X4 and LiVOX MID 360

This paper introduces a method for 360 camera with 3D LiDAR calibration and synchronization with example on Insta360 X4 and LiVOX MID 360. Both data streams (camera and LiDAR) are recorded separately to reach interoperability, robustness, full resolution, and maximal FPS (Frames Per Second). The nov...

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Main Authors: J. Bedkowski, M. Pełka, K. Majek, M. Matecki
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Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2025-06-01
Series:The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences
Online Access:https://isprs-archives.copernicus.org/articles/XLVIII-1-W4-2025/13/2025/isprs-archives-XLVIII-1-W4-2025-13-2025.pdf
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description This paper introduces a method for 360 camera with 3D LiDAR calibration and synchronization with example on Insta360 X4 and LiVOX MID 360. Both data streams (camera and LiDAR) are recorded separately to reach interoperability, robustness, full resolution, and maximal FPS (Frames Per Second). The novelty is based on LED circle strip illuminating timestamp, thus this information is recorded by camera. The timestamp is presented using gray code utilizing individually addressed LED strips. The data signal for LED is prepared by micro-controller. Microcontroller (ESP-8285) communicates using USB. We incorporated ResNet-18 based binary classifier to classify LEDs. Our method can efficiently assign timestamps with a resolution of 100 ms. To fulfill the process of 3D point cloud colorization, we implemented camera to LiDAR calibration procedure requiring manually assigning 5 pairs of image to 3D point correspondences. Our method is independent from hardware, thus it can be used also for affordable one making it more accessible and easy to use.
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spelling doaj-art-b6a699907c014092beb7f0ca4fc7f76b2025-08-20T02:40:13ZengCopernicus PublicationsThe International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences1682-17502194-90342025-06-01XLVIII-1-W4-2025131910.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-1-W4-2025-13-2025Method for spherical camera to 3D LiDAR calibration and synchronization with example on Insta360 X4 and LiVOX MID 360J. Bedkowski0M. Pełka1K. Majek2M. Matecki3Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Science, ul. Pawińskiego 5B, 02–106, Warsaw, PolandRobotec.ai, Warsaw, PolandCufix, Grodzisk Mazowiecki, PolandInstitute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Science, ul. Pawińskiego 5B, 02–106, Warsaw, PolandThis paper introduces a method for 360 camera with 3D LiDAR calibration and synchronization with example on Insta360 X4 and LiVOX MID 360. Both data streams (camera and LiDAR) are recorded separately to reach interoperability, robustness, full resolution, and maximal FPS (Frames Per Second). The novelty is based on LED circle strip illuminating timestamp, thus this information is recorded by camera. The timestamp is presented using gray code utilizing individually addressed LED strips. The data signal for LED is prepared by micro-controller. Microcontroller (ESP-8285) communicates using USB. We incorporated ResNet-18 based binary classifier to classify LEDs. Our method can efficiently assign timestamps with a resolution of 100 ms. To fulfill the process of 3D point cloud colorization, we implemented camera to LiDAR calibration procedure requiring manually assigning 5 pairs of image to 3D point correspondences. Our method is independent from hardware, thus it can be used also for affordable one making it more accessible and easy to use.https://isprs-archives.copernicus.org/articles/XLVIII-1-W4-2025/13/2025/isprs-archives-XLVIII-1-W4-2025-13-2025.pdf
spellingShingle J. Bedkowski
M. Pełka
K. Majek
M. Matecki
Method for spherical camera to 3D LiDAR calibration and synchronization with example on Insta360 X4 and LiVOX MID 360
The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences
title Method for spherical camera to 3D LiDAR calibration and synchronization with example on Insta360 X4 and LiVOX MID 360
title_full Method for spherical camera to 3D LiDAR calibration and synchronization with example on Insta360 X4 and LiVOX MID 360
title_fullStr Method for spherical camera to 3D LiDAR calibration and synchronization with example on Insta360 X4 and LiVOX MID 360
title_full_unstemmed Method for spherical camera to 3D LiDAR calibration and synchronization with example on Insta360 X4 and LiVOX MID 360
title_short Method for spherical camera to 3D LiDAR calibration and synchronization with example on Insta360 X4 and LiVOX MID 360
title_sort method for spherical camera to 3d lidar calibration and synchronization with example on insta360 x4 and livox mid 360
url https://isprs-archives.copernicus.org/articles/XLVIII-1-W4-2025/13/2025/isprs-archives-XLVIII-1-W4-2025-13-2025.pdf
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