3D foot scanning is becoming increasingly accessible to footwear companies, retailers, healthcare professionals and other businesses looking for new ways to capture foot shape and measurements.
But while API-based solutions offer flexibility, not every company has the resources or technical capabilities to develop its own application. That is why 3D Avatar Feet has evolved.
The new version of the 3D Avatar Feet app makes it possible for businesses to use a ready-to-deploy 3D foot scanning app, combining the power of IBV’s cloud-based 3D reconstruction technology with a customizable user experience.
Instead of developing an app from scratch and integrating an API, companies can now use an existing mobile application configured with their own branding and connected directly to their 3D Avatar Feet licence.
From API integration to a ready-to-use 3D foot scanning app
Until now, companies wanting to integrate 3D Avatar Feet into their own digital ecosystem could connect to the service through an API.
The process is straightforward, the company develops its own mobile or web application, users capture images of their feet, and the images are sent to the IBV cloud service for processing. The system then generates a 3D foot model and more than 20 foot measurements.
This approach provides a high degree of flexibility and is particularly suitable for companies with their own development teams or specific integration requirements. The 3D Avatar Feet technology already supports API integration as part of its solution.
However, developing and maintaining a dedicated application requires:
- time,
- technical resources,
- and investment.
For smaller businesses, organisations or companies that simply want to start using 3D foot scanning without developing their own software, this can represent an important barrier.
The new solution addresses this challenge by turning the existing IBV demo application (Android, iOS) into a customizable, ready-to-use foot scanning app for businesses.
A customizable 3D foot scanning app
One of the main improvements is the possibility of adapting the application to each company’s identity.
Previously, the demo app (Android, iOS) included the standard 3D Avatar Feet branding, including the IBV logo, product colours and default interface configuration.
With the new version, companies can configure selected visual and descriptive elements of the application according to their own brand.
This means that when a customer opens the app, they can interact with a foot measurement app adapted to the company’s identity, rather than a generic demo application (Android, iOS).
Depending on the configuration, businesses can customize elements such as:
- Company logo,
- brand colours,
- descriptive information,
- and selected visual elements of the application
The result is a more consistent customer journey, particularly for companies that want to integrate foot scanning into their own sales, fitting or personalization process.
A branded experience without developing an app from scratch
This approach provides an alternative to a traditional white-label development project.
Companies can benefit from a ready-made 3D foot scanning app while maintaining control over key aspects of the user experience.
The underlying 3D reconstruction technology remains powered by IBV, while the application provides the interface through which customers capture their foot images and access the resulting information.
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A simpler way to connect the 3D foot scanning app to a company licence
The second major improvement focuses on activation.
Previously, companies using the unlocked version of the demo application (Android, iOS) had to manually enter a series of alphanumeric values to connect the application to their licence.
Although this process allowed users to access the full functionality of the application, it added an unnecessary technical step to the deployment process.
The new solution simplifies this process through a QR-based activation system.
How does it work?
The process can now be completed in just two steps:
1. Download the 3D foot scanning app
The user downloads the 3D Avatar Feet application onto their compatible mobile device.
2. Scan the company’s QR code
The user scans the QR code provided by the company. The application identifies the corresponding licence and automatically loads the company’s configured preferences.
The app is then ready to use.
This makes the deployment process considerably simpler, particularly when the application needs to be installed by multiple users or customers.
From a generic demo app to a business-ready solution
The development of this new functionality is based on an existing application originally created by IBV as a demonstration tool.
The original purpose of the app was to allow potential customers to experience how 3D Avatar Feet works, from capturing the images of the foot to generating the 3D model and accessing the resulting measurements.
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Now, the same technological foundation can be used to provide businesses with a more complete solution.
The difference is that the application can be configured for a specific company and connected directly to its licence.
This creates a new deployment model between two traditional options:
- Develop your own app
- Maximum control and integration possibilities,
- requires software development and maintenance,
- and requires API integration
- Use a ready-made 3D foot scanning app
- Faster deployment,
- no need to develop an application from scratch,
- customizable branding,
- and direct connection to the company’s 3D Avatar Feet licence
This makes the solution particularly relevant for companies that want to introduce 3D foot scanning into their business without taking on the development of a dedicated application.
What can businesses use a 3D foot scanning app for?
A mobile foot scanning solution can support different business models and applications.
Footwear and e-commerce
For footwear brands and retailers, a 3D foot scanning app can provide customers with a simple way to capture their foot dimensions remotely.
3D Avatar Feet requires only three photographs taken with a smartphone. The images are processed in the cloud to generate a 3D representation of the foot and more than 20 measurements.
This information can support applications such as:
- Footwear sizing,
- fit recommendation,
- product personalization,
- made-to-measure footwear,
- customer profiling,
- and online purchasing experiences
Custom footwear and orthotics
A digital foot model can also become a valuable starting point for customized products.
By obtaining the geometry and measurements of the customer’s foot remotely, companies can incorporate digital information into their own design and manufacturing workflows.
This can be particularly relevant for custom footwear, insoles and orthotic applications, where understanding individual foot morphology is essential.
Research and professional applications
3D foot scanning can also be used in research, biomechanics and anthropometric applications where digital foot measurements are required.
The combination of smartphone-based capture and cloud processing makes the technology accessible without requiring a dedicated physical 3D foot scanner.
3D foot scanning from a smartphone
One of the main advantages of 3D Avatar Feet is that the capture process does not require a dedicated scanning device.
Users can capture their feet using a smartphone and send the images to the cloud for processing. The system generates a digital 3D representation together with more than 20 measurements.
This makes the technology suitable for remote applications, where asking customers to visit a physical store or use specialised equipment may not be practical.
It also means that businesses can offer a 3D foot measuring app without having to provide their customers with a physical foot scanner.
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A more accessible way to deploy 3D foot scanning
The evolution of 3D Avatar Feet reflects a broader trend in digital foot measurement, making 3D scanning technology easier to integrate into real-world business processes.
The API remains available for companies that want to develop their own applications and create a fully integrated digital experience.
At the same time, the new customizable app provides an alternative for businesses that are looking for a ready-to-use foot scanning solution.
With a simple QR activation process and configurable branding, companies can deploy their own version of the 3D foot scanning app without having to develop the complete application themselves.
From foot measurement to digital personalization
3D foot scanning is no longer limited to specialised laboratories or physical scanning equipment. Smartphone-based solutions are making digital foot measurement increasingly accessible for businesses and their customers.
With this new update, 3D Avatar Feet takes another step towards making that technology easier to deploy.
A customizable 3D foot scanning app, connected to the company’s licence and ready to use without the need to develop an application from scratch.