3D Body Scanner and 3D Software

[TC]² is a recognized world leader in body scanning. Our 3D Body Scanner scans the whole human body in less than 6 seconds and produces a true-to-scale 3D body model within minutes. The uses of the 3D Body Model are unlimited, including
  • Custom fitting apparel

  • Apparel sizing standards development

  • 3D product development, including apparel, automotive seating and other equipment applications

  • Body shape analysis

  • Animation and graphics

  • Health and fitness management

  • Medical applications

  • Computer gaming immersion

[TC]²'s 3D body scanner will accommodate any exterior design to meet  the customer's needs, whether its installation is in a retail store, office, or health club.

NX-16, a dressing-room size scanner
NX-16 3D body scanner with attached dressing room.

 

Features of the [TC]² 3D Body Scanner and 3D Software Applications


Yellow lines illustrate measurement points
of 3D body scan
  • Low cost, high quality, easy to use, and safe white light 3D body scanning
    White light is considered to be the safest body scanning technology. Laser based scanning technologies (even at low power levels) have been rejected for perceived safety issues. [TC]² scans are taken at floor level and self-stabilizing hand-holds are provided for the scan subject.

  • Private self-scanning automated body scan acquisition
    The [TC]² scanner is self-operated by the scan subject in a fully private environment, without the need for a “scanner technician” to operate the scanner. Audio streams provide instructions for the subject on where to stand and what button to press. Manual operation is still an option if desired.

  • Auto-registration and accurate sensor head alignment
    The [TC]² body scanner provides system sensor alignment calibration objects and software with the system, and provides a cylinder object to allow the customer to easily “check” to verify the views are aligned, and provide feedback on the degree of alignment. The calibration process can be completed in 15 minutes.

  • Body Scan Volume
    The [TC]² scanner has one of the largest scan volumes available – scanning objects over 2.1 meters tall and 1.2 meters wide.

  • Portability, Transportability, and Mobility
    The ease of use and robustness of the [TC]² system is demonstrated in a four day training program which allows the customer to disassemble, transport, and re-assemble the scanning system on their own. After transport training, setup from boxes only requires four hours.

  • Automatic creation of 3D body models from 3D body scan point cloud data
    3D scan data is very dense. The [TC]² Software has automatic noise elimination, data filtering, data smoothing, hole filling, and data compression as part of a process which automatically creates a high fidelity segmented 3D model of the human subject.

  • Automatic body measurement extraction (numbering in the hundreds), which can be user-customized for each apparel, garment, or equipment application
    [TC]² software automatically extracts “hundreds” of body measurements. It also lets the user customize the measurement definitions to match their application needs by using a simple wizard interface.

  • Automatic body shape and body volume extraction
    Body shape and body volume extraction is fully automatic.

  • Internal joint location approximation for 18 major body joints

  • Seamless output data flow of measurements for made-to-measure apparel CAD applications. Data output for 3D animation and engineering packages.
    [TC]² provides multiple data transfer options depending in the user needs – whether it be for apparel CAD applications, animation or graphics applications, and engineering CAD applications. [TC]² will support any required data format specified by the customer as part of a scanner purchase. Some to date include VRML, .ord, IGES, ASCII, direct export to Microsoft Excel and many others.

  • Integrated Size Recommendation or Custom Fit functionality

  • Fully web enabled - direct data transfer from the scanner over local networks or over the web

[TC]² 3D Body Scanner Specifications

[TC]² 3D Body Measurement Software System (v 3.2 Release)