GPU Centerline Extraction (Skeletonization) in 2D or 3D

Extracts the centerlines (skeleton) of binary 2D images or 3D volumes using bit encoded thinning on the GPU.

This code provides implementation of the real-time thinning / centerline extraction techniques
proposed in "Real-time thinning algorithms for 2D and 3D images using GPU processors" (Wagner,
2019, Journal of Real-Time Image Processing). The library take binarized 2D images or 3D volumes
and generates a list of curvilinear segments representing the centerlines. The code is free to
use for research purposes and non-commercial use. If you do so please cite:

Wagner, M.G. J Real-Time Image Proc (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11554-019-00886-7

The paper can be found at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11554-019-00886-7.

If you have any issues using the code please contact me at [e-mail].