3D Body Scanning
3D body scanners are revolutionizing the way we capture, measure and track evolutions of the human body, in various fields from medical to fitness or entertainment.
3D body scanners can capture a human body, or specific parts, to generate a very detailed 3D model at a very fast rate. It produces an accurate 3D model which can be viewed on a computer and then produces physically through a number of mediums. Depending on the final application, the 3D model can be scanned capturing colors and textures to perfectly match the original, or simply be a mesh, a sort of cloud of dots forming the geometric shape of the body.
When compared to traditional body imaging and measurements technologies, 3D body scanning offers many advantages:
Accurate: 3D body scanners are high precision tools and usually have a high resolution to produce highly detailed 3D models. They can detect things the human eye can’t, making such 3D scanners very valuable in many circumstances. The quality of the result depends of course on the type of body scanner used.
Non-invasive: 3D body scanning is an entirely non invasive process. The 3D scanner never enters directly in contact with the subject. If using a handheld 3D scanner, the device is held at some distance by the operator and is moving around the subject. In the case of a 3D scanning booth, the subject simply stands in the middle of the booth to be captured in 3D from all angles by a number of sensors, rigged to the booth, all without direct physical contact.
Fast: scanning in 3D a person with a 3D scanning booth takes less than 10 seconds. When using a portable 3D scanner, the process can take several minuted and requires the subject to stand perfectly still.
3D Scanning a human body is used for a wide range of advanced applications and a trending process to aid design:
• 3D Printing Human figurines /Miniature
• Animation characters in CG application and gaming industry
• Body measurement in Textile industry
• Transformation checkup in fitness industry (Aesthetic body analysis )
• Custom made prosthetic making in healthcare industry
• Custom clothing in fashion industry