Da Costa, E. Luis and Landry, J.A. 2003. On the Applicability of L-Systems and Iterated Functions Systems for Grammatical Synthesis of 3D Models. Proceeding of AI'2003 : Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Springer-Verlag GmbH. 614-615.
Abstract:
The elegance, beauty, and relative simplicity of the geometric models that characterize plant structure have allowed researchers and computer graphics practitioners to generate virtual scenes where natural development procedures can be simulated and observed. However, the synthesis of these models resembles more an artistic process than a scientific structured approach. The objective of this project is to explore the feasibility of constructing a computer vision system able to synthesize the 3D model of a plant from a 2D representation. In this paper we present the results of different authors' attempts to solve this problem, and we identify possible new directions to complement their development. We are also presenting the extent of applicability of L-systems and iterated function systems for solving our problem, and present some ideas in pursuit of a solution in this novel manner.