When Programmers need Botanists

Color theory, botany, and software merge to create Cal Poly Humboldt's 3D Digital Herbarium.
Cal Poly Humboldt is launching its 3D digital herbarium, a student-led project that aims to increase access to plant science. The project is one of the first of its type in the world, according to Cyril Oberlander, Library Dean and project sponsor.
This project uses immersive technologies to create interactive 3D models of local flora that help users visualize, identify, and learn about plants, their habitat and life cycles, and more. The images and data are condensed into an easy-to-digest package that’s free and open for anyone to use.
The 3D digital herbarium is growing thanks to a multi-disciplinary effort with Botany and Computer Science students. The Library team is led by programmer and project manager, AJ Bealum (‘22, Computer Science). They collect each plant and photograph them at multiple angles to create a 360-degree view of each. The team also developed software and a website to showcase the models-which can be viewed in both augmented or virtual reality-and optimized models for phones and touchscreens.
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