The BAK3D project seeks to introduce innovative machine vision solutions with dual applications within the industrial bakery sector:

The application of industry-specific vision solutions in the bakery sector has been limited, primarily due to the unique challenges posed by the nature of bakery products. Conventional 3D techniques encounter difficulties when applied to food items with shiny and glossy surfaces, as well as irregular and nonpredictable

geometries. To overcome these challenges, the BAK3D project involves the utilization of

custom-built hardware technologies for 3D scanning, developed by the project leader, FlexSight that specializes in prototyping 3D scanners for diverse applications.

FlexSight will specifically develop a customized 3D scanner named “3Dome”. This device integrates multi-stereo capabilities with high-resolution industrial-grade cameras and laser projectors to achieve high-fidelity 3D reconstructions of food products. Simultaneously, it produces highly photorealistic renderings, serving as innovative showcase tools for bakery customers.

The BAK3D project, supported by the Mind4Machine EU program, will address the aforementioned challenges. This program provides effective tools for developing future commercial and marketing strategies. The technology implemented by FlexSight will progress from its current Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5 to TRL 7. The collaboration with La Fabrique, the industrial project partner, will enable the practical application of developed tools to a real industrial use case. Ultimately, the project aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach, marking a pioneering application of 3D reconstruction and photorealistic rendering techniques in the challenging and complex industrial bakery scenario