Bodymetrics scanner lets clothing stores pick your perfect fit

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There may come a time when you don't have to worry about getting the wrong size when buying clothes both in retail stores and online, thanks to a technology that maps your body's shape and dimension. London-based Bodymetrics recently launched the world's first full 3D body scanner called the Body Mapping platform. And it determines not just your vital statistics but also 100 different measurements of your body so you can always get the perfect fit.

The platform's first venue is a boutique of the U.K.'s popular jeans retailer New Location. To get your exact dimensions, you have to go into a booth where your body is scanned by 3D sensors that calculate and tabulate your measurements. Right now, the platform is designed to give advice on the best jeans for you, but in the future, it can be used for just about any kind of clothes.

While older body scanners exist, Bodymetrics claims its Body Mapping platform is relatively more affordable and easier to use. The company didn't mention an exact cost for the platform, but says the price is a fraction of what other body scanners cost, and low enough for retailers to realistically deploy it to stores. If and when the platform becomes widely-used in the fashion industry, you can send your measurements (stored online) to retailers that accept Bodymetrics results. If only someone ties Biometrics results up with the Kinect hack that lets you try on clothes virtually, it could be the optimal online shopping experience!

Suran Goonatilake, CEO of Bodymetrics says, "Right now, a lot of technologies are coming together: social media, body scanners, and online accounts that store your body measurements. We believe soon most retailers will install body scanners and allow customers to access their Bodymetrics account online and through their phones. You will soon be able to shop for garments that fit your size, shape, and style, and also share experiences with your friends on Facebook."

Bodymetrics via Ubergizmo

This article was written by Mariella Moon and originally appeared on Tecca

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