A low-cost, efficient and accurate human body scanner

Following the emergence of low-cost, high quality cameras and projectors, 3D scanners are becoming more and more affordable, making way for a number of different industries ranging from clothing to mechanical and film. Advancements in 3D human body scanning offer even greater potential for healthcare applications by transforming our ability to accurately measure a person’s body size, shape, and skin-surface area, in order to track any changes and foresee the development of disease or ailment. This thesis describes our approach in building a structured light 3D scanner to help dermatologists track the evolution of moles and psoriasis of their patients