Every time we stand in front of a mirror, if our body presents some unusual imperfection, we feel a little… uneasy. But what if the mirror was not limited to the surface of our body, but also showed us everything that is happening inside it? The new technological product presented by scientists in Toronto, a… 3D mirror with the help of X-rays, comes to help the medical field but also to give moments of embarrassment.
The completely unprecedented experience that every person has when they look at the inside of their body causes… special reactions. Although scientists believe that the mirror helps people gain a better relationship with their bodies, in most cases embarrassment, if not panic, prevails.
However, as unusual as the spectacle offered by the new mirror may be, its help in the health sector, as can be seen, is very important. It works using two types of magnetic tomography and ensures high resolution and detail in the anatomy of each body.
The new technological product also has the ability to recognize the gender of the person standing in front of it, using a special algorithm. The mirror surface uses Microsoft Kinect which focuses on 24 joints of the human body to adjust the movements of the image.
In front of the 3D mirror, one can collect information about the texture and strength of their bones, the condition of their muscles, and the functioning of their organs. According to the scientists: “When someone stands in front of the new mirror, they can discover many things about themselves through the innovative technology. By going back and forth and generally making movements, they find various interesting peculiarities of their body.”
The important information that the mirror gives to those sitting in front of it, however, often leads to confusion. According to a study conducted by the same scientists, one in three people who used mirrors felt very uncomfortable. The interior of the body that is revealed so abruptly often puts the people who see it in an awkward position.
However, scientists believe that as time goes by, people will become more familiar with the new technology product, which is believed to be of significant help in various areas of health. It is estimated that in a few years the mirror will be used in most cases where an… internal image of a person is needed.
Watch the video demonstrating the operation of the 3D mirror:
https://youtu.be/_kx_yyZ64WI
