Title: System and method for detecting a dissimilar object in undercarriage of a vehicle

ABSTRACT: An under vehicle scanning system that detects a dissimilar object in a vehicle is provided. The under vehicle scanning system includes a scanner and acquisition module that captures 3D images of an undercarriage of the vehicle at multiple instants, an analysis and processing module that processes the 3D images to obtain 3D profiles of the vehicle, and a display module that highlights the dissimilar object. The analysis and processing module is configured to: (a) normalize variations in orientation of the 3D profiles of the vehicle’s undercarriage, (b) generate a 3D signature of the vehicle based on the normalized 3D profiles of the vehicle’s undercarriage, (c) identify a model of the vehicle based on the 3D signature of the vehicle, and (d) compare the 3D profiles of the vehicle with a standard profile of the undercarriage of a same model vehicle using the 3D signature to detect the dissimilar object.