MATLAB Image Stitching Implementation with Code Description

This is an image stitching program implemented using MATLAB. The program features straightforward code structure ideal for beginners to learn and collaborate. Initially, the program reads input image files using functions like imread() and loads them into memory. Subsequently, it performs feature extraction (typically employing algorithms like SIFT or SURF through detectSURFFeatures() function) and feature matching (using matchFeatures() with descriptor comparisons) to establish correspondences between images. The program then utilizes these correspondences to stitch images together, generating a complete panorama. During the stitching process, geometric transformations (such as projective transforms via fitgeotrans() function) are applied to automatically adjust image dimensions and alignment, ensuring natural-looking and seamless results. Finally, the stitched output is saved to a specified file using imwrite() function. This practical implementation not only serves as an educational tool for image stitching experiments but also demonstrates applicable techniques for various image processing and computer vision domains, including panorama creation and medical imaging.