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Kinect Scanners Help You Find the Perfect Clothes

Bodymetrics system scans your body to find the perfect fitting pair of jeans.

No matter where you go, shopping for new clothes can be quite a hassle. Long lines, overcrowded shopping malls and depressing price tags are just a few of the many problems one might encounter on a shopping trip. Thankfully, online shopping has remedied many of these problems, but one problem remains: some clothes just don't seem to fit very well.

Thanks to British body-mapping firm Bodymetrics, the future of shopping experiences may turn out to be much more effective in quickly getting you in and out of the store. The Bodymetrics Pod is a system equipped with eight Kinect scanners that analyze your body based on a 3D model and categorizes it into different classifications. The current model splits you into one of three groups each with their own set of sizes and styles: Emerald, Sapphire or Ruby.

Micirosoft Kinect Bodymetrics

All you have to do is step inside the pod, get scanned and you'll be provided with a collection of clothes that are perfect for you. The company is currently working with Bloomingdales to have a trial run of Bodymetrics pods installed in their stores. Although the pod may not be as effective as a professional personal shopper, advancements in this field of technology may lead to a hassle-free streamlined shopping experience.