2018 journal article
Customized 3D digital human model rebuilding by orthographic images-based modelling method through open-source software
The Journal of The Textile Institute, 110(5), 740–755.
Abstract Customized 3D digital human model (DHM) is required in many fields. In the clothing industry, there are many professional technologies, such as high-resolution body scanners and commercial 3D modelling software. As e-commerce opportunities have grown, non-professional users, such as fashion designers and consumers, have begun to access the technology of 3D DHM. Thus, a low-cost modelling process, which requires few professional skills, is needed. A customized 3D DHM rebuild method was presented based on orthographic body images using an open-source 3D modelling software, Blender. The research was composed of three parts: body cross-section contours template establishment, body rebuilding process programming, and tests of the methodology with evaluation. Finally, a group of seven subdivided templates and an easy-operating body mesh rebuilding program were developed. By testing with 74 scanned body models, highly accurate torso models were obtained. The method is license-free and has potential to be extended for customized garment modelling.