Mobile 3D scanning now makes it possible to capture the human body directly from an Android smartphone or iPhone, without specialized equipment.
Using photogrammetry and built-in 3D capture technologies, a 3D scanning application can quickly generate precise, true-to-scale and photorealistic 3D models from a mobile device.
Discover how smartphone 3D scanning works, which technologies are available on iOS and Android, and how mobile 3D capture can support professional use cases such as healthcare, custom-fit products and morphological analysis.
Which application should you use for mobile 3D scanning?
MyFit Solutions provides a complete mobile 3D scanning solution combining a smartphone application with a web platform for managing 3D data.
The mobile 3D scanning application for Android and iPhone
The MyFit Solutions application allows users to perform mobile 3D scans directly from a smartphone, without any additional equipment.
Compatible with both iOS and Android devices, it uses smartphone cameras to capture the human body morphology in 3D.
3D scanning using rear cameras on iOS and Android:
MyFit Solutions uses photogrammetry to reconstruct a 3D model from multiple images captured with the smartphone’s rear camera.
This technology makes it possible to generate precise, true-to-scale and photorealistic 3D models on both Android and iPhone devices, without additional hardware.
Today, rear-camera mobile 3D scanning has become the preferred approach for professional use cases requiring flexibility, mobility and cross-platform compatibility.
What about TrueDepth scanning?
On some Apple devices, the TrueDepth technology can also be used for specific 3D capture experiences.
However, rear-camera scanning solutions now provide a more flexible, accessible and scalable approach across a wider range of iOS and Android devices.
The web platform connected to the mobile 3D scanning application
The MyFit Solutions application is connected to a secure web platform designed to centralize and manage the 3D data generated from smartphones.
Users can access their 3D models, export files or integrate the data into their professional tools and workflows.
Today, the MyFit Solutions 3D scanning application supports many professional use cases, including custom-fit products, morphological analysis, 3D avatars and remote patient monitoring.
But concretely, how do you perform a 3D scan from a smartphone?
How to perform a 3D scan with a smartphone
At MyFit Solutions, we design mobile 3D scanning experiences that are simple, fast and accessible directly from a smartphone:
Download the MyFit Solutions application
Available on the App Store (iOS) and Google Play Store (Android).
Access your scanning experience
Log into the application and select the scanning experience adapted to your use case: head, foot, torso, hand…
Position the area to scan
Place the body part in front of the smartphone’s rear camera.
Capture the images
Move around the subject to capture the morphology from different angles.
Automatic 3D model processing
Photogrammetry automatically reconstructs a precise, true-to-scale and photorealistic 3D model.
Visualize the result
The 3D model is directly accessible from the application or the web platform.
Export and use the data
Files can be exported in .stl or .obj formats for professional workflows.
You can also discover a mobile 3D face scanning experience using a smartphone rear camera here.
When should you use a mobile 3D scanning application?
The MyFit Solutions 3D scanning application is designed for both professionals and remote users directly from a smartphone.
In just a few seconds, users can generate precise, true-to-scale and photorealistic 3D models without specialized equipment.
This approach opens new possibilities for healthcare applications, remote morphological monitoring and product personalization in luxury and consumer goods industries.
In the healthcare field:
Custom-fit orthopedic devices
Mobile 3D scanning represents a major advancement for orthopedic applications and custom-fit medical devices.
Using the mobile 3D scanning application, healthcare professionals can precisely capture patient morphology to design orthotics, insoles and devices tailored to each individual need.
Remote morphological monitoring
The application also helps facilitate remote morphological monitoring for certain conditions, such as scoliosis.
Patients can perform regular scans from home to track morphological changes over time and simplify remote medical follow-up.
In luxury and consumer goods industries:
Product personalization
The mobile 3D scanning application allows brands to create custom-fit products adapted to each customer’s morphology.
Smartphone 3D scanning facilitates personalization across many industries, including eyewear, jewelry, accessories, fashion and custom equipment.
3D avatar visualization
Thanks to 3D torso and face capture, it is possible to quickly generate a photorealistic 3D avatar of the customer.
These 3D models help visualize creations, enable virtual try-ons and support size adjustments before manufacturing.
Towards a new generation of mobile 3D scanning
Mobile 3D scanning is transforming the way professionals approach measurement, product personalization and morphological analysis.
Using iOS and Android smartphones, it is now possible to capture precise 3D models quickly and without complex equipment, enabling more accessible, seamless and scalable professional workflows.
