With Robot-Performed Virtual Autopsies It's Like You've Got A Stunt Double Corpse [Robots]

Written by lito paramo | 27 October 2009

Virtual autopsies create 3D images of the deceased's bodies to be used for examination. Save for having robots make micro-incisions for tissue samples, real bodies can rest at peace while the virtual stunt corpses are chopped apart. Goodbye, CSI-induced nightmares!

Basically a bunch of stereo cameras are used to record the external structure of a body while a CT scan takes care of the innards. A 3D image is created from the images and the pathologists can get to work without worrying about deforming a deceased body. If need be, minor incisions into the real body can be made by robots while still keeping damage minimal.

Aside from being far neater than a traditional autopsy, virtual autopsies allow for archiving of the 3D bodies for later medical analysis or case comparison in the event of criminal trials. Not to mention that there'd never be an "Oops. I didn't mean to make that incision" again. [New Scientist via Pop Sci]

With Robot-Performed Virtual Autopsies, Your Corpse Gets a Stunt Double [Robots]

Written by lito paramo | 27 October 2009

Virtual autopsies (yes, "virtopsies") are the newest in cause-of-death forensics. Robots surround a body, creating 3D imagery inside and out. When ready, the real body rests in peace while the stunt corpse gets chopped apart. Goodbye, CSI-induced nightmares!

Basically the robot limbs manipulate and dot the body with markings then take a bunch of stereo images using an array of cameras. While the external structure and markings of a body are being documented, a CT scan takes care of the innards. The final 3D image is created which pathologists then use and abuse without worrying about deforming a deceased body. If need be, the virtopsy bot (yes, "Virtibot") can use a needle to extract fluid or perform minimally intrusive biopsies.

Aside from being far neater than a traditional autopsy, virtual autopsies allow for archiving of the 3D bodies for later medical analysis or case comparison in the event of criminal trials. Not to mention that there'd never be another "Oops, I didn't mean to make that incision" hilarious coroner moment again. [New Scientist via Pop Sci]

Canon 7D's Continuous Mode May Retain Ghost Images From Previous Shot [DSLRs]

Written by lito paramo | 27 October 2009

In continuous mode, Canon's 7D DSLR sometimes carries over ghost images from the previous shot, which sounds kinda cool but probably isn't cool at all to serious photogs. Canon should offer a fix via firmware upgrade soon. [Cameratown via Crunchgear]