Exploring low-cost solution for 3D crime scene data gathering with immersive technology

Abstract

3D crime scene data gathering is critical for law enforcement and investigators during crime scene investigations. Crime scene investigations have seen the effective usage of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) scanners for 3D reconstruction alongside immersive technologies, such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR). However, the inability to afford the existing high-end devices that can offer the desired accuracy of 3D scene data collection in low-resource settings cannot be overlooked, as this may impede crime investigations or render some crime cases insoluble.