BoneHost
 | BoneHost is an interactive platform for the 3D analysis and visualization of human bones. Originally developed as part of a thesis on statistical shape analysis and ethnic group classification, BoneHost integrates a GPU-accelerated WebGL frontend (built in Unity) with a robust backend for data processing and machine learning 1). The platform runs directly in modern web browsers, requiring no installation, and delivers a smooth, intuitive experience tailored specifically for medical research and anatomical studies. To learn more about the technologies behind BoneHost, see the details below. |
 | Linux (Ubuntu) • Provides a stable and performant operating system base for BoneHost on the barebone server. • Supports required development and runtime environments such as Docker, compilers, and web servers. |
 | Docker • Enables containerized execution of the individual BoneHost components (backend services, WebGL frontend, machine learning modules) on the Ubuntu server. • Isolation of services improves the platform’s stability and maintainability. |
 | Docker Compose • Enables centralized coordination and orchestration of all BoneHost components - such as the backend API, WebGL frontend, and machine learning services - using a single, declarative configuration file (docker-compose.yml). • Simplifies the process of starting, stopping, and updating individual services across both local development and production environments, ensuring consistent behavior across deployments. |
 | WebGL / Unity • Implements hardware-accelerated rendering of 3D bone models directly in the web browser. • Interactivity (e.g., rotation, zoom, and selection of bone objects) is implemented via C# scripts in the Unity frontend. |
 | Linear Algebra & Logistic Regression • Linear algebra forms the mathematical basis for transformations, statistical modeling, and analysis of bone shapes. • Logistic regression is used to statistically classify ethnic group affiliations based on bone features - a central aspect of the thesis. |
 | C++ / C# • C++ is used for developing performant backend services and machine learning algorithms. • C# controls all frontend logic in the Unity-based WebGL client, especially all user interactions with the 3D models. |
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