3D Avatar played a leading role at 3DBody.Tech 2025, the international congress on body scanning technologies held in October in Lugano, Switzerland.
During the event, Nerea Cilleruelo, researcher at the Instituto de Biomecánica (IBV), presented the innovative FITME project — an initiative combining advanced 3D scanning technology and biomedical data to enhance clinical assessment for people living with obesity.
FITME: A new approach to understanding body composition
This pioneering project aims to develop a multi-source model capable of estimating body composition and fat distribution, as well as metabolic risk, with greater precision and personalisation.
FITME challenges the traditional reliance on Body Mass Index (BMI) as the sole indicator and proposes a more comprehensive methodology based on objective, agile, and non-invasive variables.
Main objectives:
- Create a multi-source database containing body, functional, and omic information.
- Develop a personalised predictive model to assess metabolic and structural risk.
- Provide tools for a comprehensive and equitable evaluation of patients with obesity.
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3D Avatar Body: radiation-free body digitalisation
In this context, 3D Avatar Body technology plays a crucial role. Using 3D scanning and photographs taken with a smartphone, the system produces highly accurate body models that allow anthropometric measurements to be obtained quickly, safely, and without exposing the patient to radiation.
Advantages of 3D scanning:
- Enables complete analysis of body morphology.
- Shortens assessment time and improves patient experience.
- Delivers comparable and repeatable results — essential for clinical and follow-up studies.
Thanks to this technology, FITME integrates morphological data with functional and biological information, creating a comprehensive view of each patient’s physical condition.
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Commitment to digitalisation and personalised medicine
During her presentation, Nerea Cilleruelo, researcher in the Digital Health area at IBV, highlighted the project’s potential impact on clinical practice:
“The aim of FITME is to provide healthcare professionals with a tool that helps them better understand body diversity and associated risks — beyond a simple number like BMI.”
FITME illustrates the evolution of biomechanics towards personalised medicine, where the integration of technologies such as 3D scanning, functional analysis, and molecular biology can transform how obesity is assessed and managed.
3D Avatar in medical research
The FITME project is part of IBV’s innovation strategy and its research collaboration involving 3D Avatar scanning technology within the health domain.
Key objectives include:
- Validation of the model in real clinical environments.
- Integration of IBV’s developed tools into digital health systems.
Dissemination of results at international industry conferences — such as 3DBody.Tech 2025.
About 3DBody.Tech 2025
The 16th edition of the conference, held on 21–22 October 2025 in Lugano, reaffirmed its status as the leading international technical and scientific event for 3D/4D body scanning, data analysis, and applications in health, sports, fashion, and ergonomics.
This year’s edition brought together over 190 participants from more than 25 countries, featuring dozens of live demonstrations and presentations, including Avatar 3D’s scanning technology for both research and commercial applications.