ADAPT project scanning process
The ADAPT project team has conducted a national anthropometric survey of young adults, visiting 11 major centres throughout Australia. We scanned men and women aged 18-30, particularly those people who already have TAFE or University qualifications, or who are currently enrolled in TAFE or University courses. This national survey took place from August 2004 to August 2005.
In most cases, the 3D scanner was set up on University or TAFE campuses. 3D body scan participants were required to attire themselves in a regulation outfit of the specific underwear (provided at the time of registration and scanning), in order to conform to the requirements of the scan. Participants answered a brief questionnaire, and then were landmarked by accredited anthropometrists. Landmarking involves identifying and marking various locations on their body, such as the ends of the long bones in your arms and legs.
Participants stand in the scanner, which is roughly the size of a fitting room. A harmless, low-intensity laser passes over their body. Video cameras connected to a computer convert the image into a “point cloud”, a swarm of points in space. This is then converted into a “digital statue” of the person. Measurements are taken from this digital image. The whole testing process requires about 45 minutes, although the actual scanning procedure takes a matter of seconds.
Low resolution:
ADAPT male
scanning process (PPS 721KB)
ADAPT female
scanning process (PPS 709KB)
High resolution:
ADAPT male
scanning process (PPS 1.29MB)
ADAPT female
scanning process (PPS 1.86MB)