LiDAR Try-On
Project
Exploring LiDAR Technology and 3D Body Scanning
Role
Creative Technologist
Description
The proposed LiDAR Try-On mobile app uses LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology to create personalized, immersive virtual experiences. Precise 3D body scanning would give users accurate measurements and a digital representation of their own bodies, without relying on generic avatars.
This project gave me an opportunity to explore LiDAR technology and its applications in fashion. I learned about 3D body scanning, the challenges of creating accurate digital representations, and the practical considerations of bringing these capabilities to a consumer mobile app. This exploration led me to propose an app that would let users virtually try on clothes and see themselves in AR/VR spaces.
Currently, LiDAR-equipped mobile devices can still produce raw 3D scans with glitches and imperfections. External software is often needed to correct these scans and produce a refined 3D body model for accurately mapping digital garments to a user's measurements.
Looking ahead, I see significant potential for LiDAR in fashion. My vision is for mobile devices alone to produce highly accurate scans, enabling immersive virtual try-ons at home through augmented and virtual reality. The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) could streamline this process by automating corrections and improving scan accuracy and garment mapping. Exploring how LiDAR and AI work together is a promising direction for further development in fashion technology.