An open-source library that supports rapid development of software that deals with 3D data. It provides 3D data structures and algorithms.
Open3D

- Python
- 3D Graphics, AI and Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Robotics, Simulation
- 3D, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), Digital Twin, Robotics, Sensors
Features:
- 3D data structures (point clouds, meshes, RGB-D images), 3D visualization, 3D data processing (filtering, registration, segmentation, reconstruction), Python and C++ APIs, GPU acceleration for some operations, integration with popular 3D sensors.
Pricing:
- Free
- Comprehensive set of tools for 3D data processing, excellent visualization capabilities, supports both Python and C++, actively developed with good documentation and tutorials.
- Can be resource-intensive for very large datasets, installation of all dependencies might require attention, some advanced algorithms may have a learning curve.
Best for:
- Researchers and developers working with 3D data for tasks like 3D reconstruction, scene understanding, robotics perception, and 3D visualization.