Comparing an object to a 3d model using a Camera or LIDAR

Hello, I'm doing some research about a project I want to try. And was looking for some feedback/ tech suggestions.

My problem: I have an object I want to classify. It will either be in stage 1, 2 or 3 of a manufacturing process. On my computer, I have highly detailed 3d models detailing what the object should look like in the stages. I want to know what 3d model does the object resemble the most, and therefore know what …

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