Hand measuring is an essential process in many fields, whether for the creation of custom orthotics, prosthetics or personalized accessories. Thanks to 3D scanning technology, it is now possible to obtain accurate and reliable measurements directly from a smartphone. In this article, we’ll explore why these measurements are important and how a mobile can simplify this process.
Why measuring the hand?
Which tools to measure the hand?
- Measuring the hand with a tape measure:
To this day, the most common method of measuring the hand is with a tape measure. Although common, this practice is more prone to inaccuracy. It’s easy to make a mistake, especially when it’s the customer who has to measure himself at home. If the tape measure is not always placed in the same place, or if the pressure exerted differs between each measurement, it’s more likely that you won’t get the right measurement.
- Measuring the hand with a smartphone:
It is now possible to obtain hand measurements from a 3D scan via a mobile application. Measurement becomes automated, and the measurement process is much more reliable, repeatable and less operator-dependent. 3D scanning is guided and simple to perform, and requires no special training. It can be carried out anywhere, by anyone!
Personalize your offer
Measuring the hand in 3D is crucial for all professionals creating products for the hand and wrist. Thanks to precise hand measurements, such as finger width and length, phalanx length, and wrist width, professionals can customize their offerings in two broad categories:
- Customized products:
Healthcare professionals, particularly in orthopedics, use this data to design perfectly adapted orthoses. These devices provide effective pain relief for conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis and fractures.
- Recommendation of the right standard size:
3D measurements are also invaluable for designing specific equipment, such as technical and sports gloves. These products, adapted to individual morphology, guarantee a perfect fit, offering comfort, performance and safety.iques et sportifs. Ces produits, adaptés à la morphologie individuelle, garantissent un ajustement parfait, offrant ainsi confort, performance et sécurité.
Thanks to the precision of 3D scanning, professionals working with standardized sizes can recommend the most appropriate size for their customers’ morphology, reducing approximations and errors.
How do I measure my hand with a cell phone?
Today, it’s possible to obtain 3D measurements of the hand. MyFit Solutions has developed smartphones that make it possible to obtain hand measurements simply by means of a mobile 3D scan.
Mobile 3D measurement technology
The technology developed by MyFit Solutions is based on a 3D scanning system accessible via a mobile application compatible with iOS and Android. This innovative solution makes it possible to capture an accurate, to-scale 3D model of the hand directly from a smartphone. Once the scan is complete, artificial intelligence (AI) is brought in to analyze the model and identify key anatomical points, also known as landmarks. These reference points serve as the basis for generating precise measurements using advanced algorithms.
Thanks to this technology, it is possible to obtain :
- Circumferences: For example, around the fingers or wrist.
- Lengths: such as the distance between phalanges or the total length of the hand.
- Complex measurements: For specific analyses, including curves or customized dimensions adapted to particular needs.
This approach guarantees optimum precision and simplifies the measurement process, while making the data usable for a variety of applications, whether medical, technical or industrial.ustrielles.
Steps for scanning the hand with a cell phone
Download a mobile 3D scanning application
The first step is to download a 3D scanning application from the App Store or Play Store. MyFit Solutions offers several options for different uses, including the My3D Scanner app. If you collaborate with us as part of a white-label solution or via our SDK, a customized app, aligned to your needs, will also be available on the stores.
Step 2: Prepare the environment for scanning
A well-prepared environment is essential for a quality scan. Make sure the lighting is sufficient and even, and avoid backlighting and reflective surfaces (such as mirrors). The subject should stand upright, motionless, in a position appropriate to the context. The space should also allow the scanner to move easily around the subject.
Step 3: Scan the hand
With the application installed and the environment prepared, launch the scan by following the instructions displayed. The smartphone’s rear camera captures a series of photos from different angles. Thanks to photogrammetry technology, these images generate a precise 3D model and 3D measurements of the hand.
Step 4: Access 3D hand measurements
Once the scan is complete, the 3D measurements are instantly available on your phone or via an associated web platform.
Whether for medical, sports or industrial use, 3D scanning is revolutionizing the way the hand is measured. Thanks to this technology, professionals can offer products that are perfectly adapted to their needs.