Description:
Library for 2D/3D image and point cloud processing
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 1.15.1@3
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Tracked Since: Dec 22, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
point-cloud
computer-vision
robotics
3d-processing
c++
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Install:
brew install pcl
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About:
Point Cloud Library (PCL) is a comprehensive, open-source project for 2D/3D image and point cloud processing. It provides a suite of state-of-the-art algorithms for filtering, feature estimation, surface reconstruction, and object recognition. Its primary value is offering a robust, high-performance C++ framework that accelerates development for complex computer vision and robotics applications.
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Key Features:
- Comprehensive algorithm suite for common point cloud tasks
- High-performance C++ core with Python bindings (PCL bindings)
- Modular and extensible architecture
- Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
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Use Cases:
- 3D object recognition and segmentation in robotics
- LiDAR data processing for autonomous vehicles
- 3D surface reconstruction and modeling from scans
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Alternatives:
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Open3D
– Modern C++ library with strong Python-first design and better GPU acceleration support out-of-the-box.
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OpenCV
– Primarily focused on 2D image processing, but its SfM and 3D modules overlap with some PCL functionality.
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