Computer Vision News - March 2017

Ever bought shoes that do not fit? If yes, how did you like that? Many shops have found a way to spare you this unnecessary annoyance! Computer Vision News discussed about it with Alper Aydemir , cofounder and CTO of Volumental , the creator of a hardware and software package that scans each customer’s feet to find the key measurements for a good shoe recommendation. During the in-store fitting process, customer steps on the scanner and (as you can see on the cover of the magazine) within a few seconds a tablet displays 3D models of both feet , making the whole process efficient and practical. According to a study conducted by the British College of Podiatry, more than 50% of women and 30% of men wear shoes that don’t fit them properly . In a customer survey, 75% of customers scanned with Volumental’s solutions report they have increased confidence in the fitting expertise at the store and over 70% prefer to go to a store using a scanner. The idea started at the time 3D measurements of objects had already become very common place with sensors and cameras, such as Microsoft’s Xbox Kinect or those made by Asus . The founders considered which industries could use this sort of technology, from real estate to video games. They ended up realizing the value in scanning people’s bodies for an improved fit and comfort within the shoe retail industry. This is how Volumental started . 4 Computer Vision News Application Volumental Application “Continuously improve the user experience”