What is a mannequin?

A mannequin is a type of artificial person, usually made of wood, used in training, medical or scientific use.

How does a mannequin work?

Many different mannequins exist, but the basic principle is the same: the figure is a simplified version of the human anatomy. The mannequin is used as a study aid for those trying to study anatomy, for example for medics or doctors. Mannequins can also be used for artistic purposes.

How do I create a mannequin?

There are many ways to create a mannequin. Most of them are made out of wood. The ideal mannequin is a replica of the human anatomy with an integrated animation system to allow the user to use the figures in various ways.

The software allows you to make various figures with the help of a 3D scanning system. The figures are then animated using a motion tracker and a physical action can be captured using a smartphone or webcam.

For medical purposes, the most common mannequins are designed with the appropriate angles to be used by doctors during physical exams.

How do I use a mannequin?

Once you have created your mannequin, you will be able to rotate it around its center and move it around using your finger. You can also select various bones from your figure to make them more or less transparent, so you can better see through the bones.

If you want to study an anatomy lesson, you will be able to make use of the 360 camera to select and study an area of interest and study it further from various angles.