First Selfies, Now Shapies? Scanning Booths Capture the Moment in 3-D
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Those bobble-heads on your desk may soon get some competition -- from you.
This month, Luxembourg-based Artec began shipping 3-D body scanning booths designed to capture detailed imagery of you, from the smirk on your face to the creases in your clothing. After getting scanned, consumers can order a 3-D printed mini replica of themselves for display at home or the office. Or, assuming you're not overestimating your appeal to others, you can give it as a gift.