AI Phone Body Scanning

A business opportunity exists to create an AI-powered body scanning platform that helps online shoppers find their correct clothing sizes using just their phone camera. This would solve the major problem of clothing returns in e-commerce.

Key Points:

• Core Technology:

  • Use phone camera and AI to scan and measure body dimensions
  • No special suits or equipment needed (unlike current solutions like Zozo fit)
  • Similar to how calorie counting apps now use AI to identify food from photos

• Key Features:

  • Quick scan using phone camera
  • Automatic size recommendations across different brands
  • Integration with e-commerce platforms
  • Reduces need for manual measurements

• Market Opportunity:

  • Could be sold to every e-commerce site
  • Helps reduce returns which is a major cost for apparel companies
  • Technology is becoming feasible now with advances in computer vision
  • Current solutions require special equipment or are inaccurate

• Timeline:

  • Might not work perfectly in first year
  • Should be viable within 2 years as AI technology improves
  • Good opportunity for teams skilled in computer vision

• Revenue Model:

  • License technology to e-commerce platforms
  • Focus on reducing return rates as key value proposition