U.K. Supermarkets Beta Test Full-Body 3D Scanners For Selfie Figurines

Lucas123 writes Walmart-owned ASDA supermarkets in the U.K. are beta testing 3D full-body scanning booths that allow patrons to buy 6-in to 9-in high "selfie" figurines. Artec Group, a maker of 3D scanners and software, said its Shapify Booth, which can scan your entire body in 12 seconds and use the resulting file to create a full-color 3D printed model, is making its U.S. debut this week. The 3D Shapify booths are equipped with four wide view, high-resolution scanners, which rotate around the person to scan every angle. Artec claims the high-powered scan and precision printing is able to capture even the smallest details, down to the wrinkles on clothes. The scanning process generates 700 captured surfaces, which are automatically stitched together to produce an electronic file ready for 3D printing. Artec offers to print the figurines for booth operators (retailers) for $50 for a 6-in model, $70 for a 7.5-in model, and $100 for a 9-in figurine.

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[darkitecture]

>>Artec Group, a maker of 3D scanners and software, said its Shapify Booth, which can scan your entire body in 12 seconds and use the resulting file to create a full-color 3D printed model, is making its U.S. debut this week.
>>The 3D Shapify booths are equipped with four wide view, high-resolution scanners, which rotate around the person to scan every angle.

It's the US, you better fucking hope they're wide view!

Why call this a "selfie"?

[psymastr]

How the hell is this considered a "selfie"? It's just an automatic 3D scanner. Its function is similar to automatic photographing machines whose output nobody would call a selfie.

Ah, but you certainly sound "hip" and "cool" when discussing technology merely in the context of inane teenage habits.

Re:Copyright/trademark issues?

[reboot246]

How would it be any different than normal photos, legally speaking?

You've already bought the clothes you're wearing.