Skin embedded markers for dynamic projection mapping of animatronic figures

Abstract

A system includes an animatronic skin having one or more embedded markers configured to provide a light signature, a camera configured to detect the light signature, a projector configured to project content onto the animatronic skin, and a controller configured to determine positions of the markers based on the light signature and modify the projected content based on the positions of the markers. A light source may generate an invisible light, and the light signature may be produced or resulting from the invisible light interacting with the markers. The light signature may be the result of UV or IR pigment of the markers. The markers may be defined by LEDs or fiber optics. To manufacture the skin, the markers may be defined within a mold, and a material may be poured within the mold, wherein the material defines the skin when cured with the markers embedded therein.

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