A Mobile LiDAR-Based Deep Learning Approach for Real-Time 3D Body Measurement

In this study, we propose a solution for automatically measuring body circumferences by utilizing the built-in LiDAR sensor in mobile devices. Traditional body measurement methods mainly rely on 2D images or manual measurements. This research, however, utilizes 3D depth information to enhance both accuracy and efficiency. By employing HRNet-based keypoint detection and transfer learning through deep learning, the precise locations of body parts are identified and combined with depth maps to automatically calculate body circumferences. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method exhibits a relative error of up to 8% for major body parts such as waist, chest, hip, and buttock circumferences, with waist and buttock measurements recording low error rates below 4%. Although some models showed error rates of 7.8% and 7.4% in hip circumference measurements, this was attributed to the complexity of 3D structures and the challenges in selecting keypoint locations. Additionally, the use of depth map-based keypoint correction and regression analysis significantly improved accuracy compared to conventional 2D-based measurement methods. The real-time processing speed was also excellent, ensuring stable performance across various body types.