A professional 3D body scanner is a technology that creates a three-dimensional representation of the body in order to analyze its morphology, take its measurements, assess its posture, and visually track its changes over time.
At HowBody, 3D scanning uses a depth camera and a 360° rotating platform. A single full rotation generates a body model, analyzes 8 body segments, measures 10 circumferences, and produces a postural assessment.
A 3D body scanner measures and visualizes the body’s external shape. The scan provides a comprehensive and reproducible view of the body from multiple angles and captures precise data on body shape, posture, measurements, and changes over time.
At HowBody, this data is then supplemented by bioimpedance technology, which analyzes body composition, such as body fat, muscle mass, and body water.
The HowBody 3D body scanner primarily analyzes body shape, dimensions, and posture. HowBody’s 3D scanning technology measures 10 body circumferences:
HowBody technology also uses the scan data to perform a postural assessment that covers:
The software uses the morphological information collected during the scan to quantify several parameters related to the relative position of different body parts.
The benefits of using a 3D human body scanner in a professional setting include the ability to measure, visualize, and then compare body morphology with scientific precision.
Le premier scan constitue une référence morphologique complète du client à un instant donné. Il enregistre la forme générale du corps avec les circonférences et les données posturales.
Ces données morphologiques sont également exploitées pour analyser des éléments de posture comme la tête, les épaules, le bassin, les genoux et l'alignement des jambes.
L'un des principaux avantages du scan 3D est la comparaison des examens afin de déterminer quelles zones ont réellement évolué, en confrontant les nouvelles circonférences et les modèles corporels aux données enregistrées lors des scans précédents.
HowBody conserve l'historique des mesures et permet de comparer les modèles corporels entre différents bilans.
En comparant les bilans, le professionnel dispose de repères (variation de circonférence, une évolution posturale ou une modification de la silhouette) pour adapter son accompagnement. Ces informations permettent de vérifier si l'accompagnement produit les effets recherchés et, si nécessaire, d'adapter les objectifs, les exercices ou le programme de suivi.
Associé aux chiffres des mesures corporelles, le modèle 3D qui résulte du scan apporte une dimension visuelle immédiatement compréhensible pour le client.
Lorsque plusieurs scan sont réalisés au cours d'un suivi, le professionnel peut expliquer facilement les résultats, dresser un bilan chiffré et visuel pour montrer concrètement où des changements ont eu lieu. Cette restitution est particulièrement intéressante dans les parcours longs, où les transformations progressives peuvent être difficiles à percevoir au quotidien. C'est un bon outil de motivation pour le client qui voit concrètement l'évolution de son propre corps.
La force de la numérisation corporelle de HowBody est de ne pas limiter le bilan au scan 3D en l'associant à la technologie de bio-impédancemétrie.
Les produits HowBody permettent ainsi de réunir dans un même examen une lecture morphologique grâce au scan 3D et une analyse de la composition corporelle grâce à la bio-impédancemétrie, afin d'obtenir une lecture plus complète du corps.
The HowBody 3D body scanner can be used in various professional settings as part of a comprehensive support program.
Whether at a gym or with a trainer, the scan provides a baseline body composition assessment at the start of the program, and the measurement is then repeated at regular intervals to track progress.
Circumference measurements and 3D models provide the coach with concrete data to illustrate progress and complement the other metrics used during the coaching process.
The checkup can become a regular part of a member’s journey rather than just a one-time weigh-in.
For a weight-loss center, 3D scanning provides a different perspective on weight loss by directly tracking the circumferences of the waist, hips, thighs, arms, and legs to visualize changes in different areas of the body.
At the same time, the 3D rendering allows customers to visualize changes in their figure. The center can thus present the results to customers in several formats:
For health and wellness professionals, body scans provide a visual representation and comparable data across multiple assessments of body composition and posture.
HowBody assesses, among other things, head position, shoulder alignment, pelvic tilt, knee position, and leg alignment. The scan serves as a complementary measurement and monitoring tool. It does not replace a clinical examination or a diagnosis by a healthcare professional.
In rehabilitation and in the care of seniors, the desired improvements are often gradual and localized:
A professional such as a physical therapist can thus repeat the 3D scan at various stages of a rehabilitation program and check whether certain imbalances or postural characteristics have changed since the initial assessment.
In older adults, this measurement can be supplemented with bioimpedance analysis to monitor muscle mass and bone mass, as well as their segmental distribution.
With HowBody, the 3D scan is instantaneous, in real time, and completed in a single full rotation of the 360° turntable. The depth camera and structured light technology then capture the different sides of the body to reconstruct its shape.
HowBody results can be viewed directly at:
This allows the professional to use the results during the assessment, while the client can review a visual summary of their measurements and progress after the exam.
HowBody machines consist of a vertical terminal and a separate 360° rotating platform. Therefore, you must plan for the location of the terminal as well as sufficient clearance around the platform to allow the user to complete a full rotation without obstruction. The scanner also requires a power supply and can be connected via Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
Test results are automatically saved to maintain a history and allow for comparisons over time. HowBody also allows users to save reports and view them remotely. The dashboard is hosted on Amazon Cloud in the European Union, and a guest mode allows users to take a measurement without creating a permanent user profile.
A 3D body scanner can be made profitable by:
Are you interested in incorporating 3D body scanning into your gym, weight-loss center, or healthcare facility?
A HowBody consultant will work with you to review your project and determine how to integrate the solution into your customer journey.