A 3D Body Scan for Nine Cents – Without SMPL
SMPL has a non-commercial license that blocks production use. We built a fully commercial 3D body pipeline using Meta
A 3D Body Scan for Nine Cents – Without SMPL launched on March 30, 2026 with 17 votes, #931 of 23,380 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches.
In plain words
Clad offers 3D body scanning technology at a cost of nine cents per scan, without relying on the SMPL model. The service is designed for users who need accurate digital body measurements and three-dimensional representations. It stands out by providing an affordable alternative to traditional body scanning methods, making the technology accessible to a broader audience for applications in fashion, fitness, gaming, and other fields requiring precise body data.
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From the sources
Everyone in computer vision uses SMPL for human body reconstruction. There is one problem: SMPL has a non-commercial license that blocks production use, unless you pay a lot. For us — a tiny, two-person startup — it was out of reach. Instead we built a fully commercial pipeline using Naver’s Anny and Meta’s MHR — both with permissive licenses. Both appeared in November 2025. The whole pipeline is cheap enough to become consumer-grade — and by consumer-grade I mean not just cost, but also time and UX. A normal person shouldn’t need instructions, a special photo, or more than a minute. Did we solve the holy grail of fashion? Here is how it works, what it costs, and where it…from clad.you
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