The challenge
Accurately develop a three-dimensional profile of each customer’s foot, including measurements of the length, width, instep, arch height, girth, arch type, and other parameters.
The solution
RealSense™ depth camera D415 puts a module and vision processor into a small form factor, which is ideal for the development and productization of the revolutionary Aetrex Albert 2 Pro scanner.
The results
In 20 seconds or less, Albert 2 Pro uses RealSense technology to capture a three-dimensional, 360-degree representation of each foot, helping customers select correctly fitting footwear and orthotics.
Introduction: Innovative technology leads to the best fit
Aetrex has forged a reputation as an industry leader with its Albert 2 Pro Scanner, Albert 3DFit Scanner, and Albert Pressure Scanner. The Aetrex scanners use RealSense technology to create a complete 3D reconstruction of each foot. To construct the computer vision system for Albert 2 Pro, Aetrex integrated four depth cameras and 5,184 gold plated sensors, enabling precise 3D scanning capabilities.
Personalized footwear and orthotic recommendations
The process begins with a 3D foot scan in the store. Consumers can instantly view their 3D measurements and receive their unique foot profile data via email. Retailers who fully integrate the program can then have FitGenius recommendations appear wherever the consumer shops—whether in store, on the website, or through email blasts and social media channels.
Putting RealSense to work
Each Albert 2 Pro device uses four depth cameras to gather depth, color, and infrared images. RealSense depth camera D415 combines latest depth-sensing hardware and software into a highly configurable, easy-to-integrate solution that includes vision processors, turnkey modules, cameras, software development kits (SDKs), and computer vision libraries.
Streamlining development and integration
RealSense technology isn’t just about perception; it’s about accelerating development. Unitree’s engineering team utilizes the RealSense SDK, which provides a comprehensive suite of tools and APIs. This simplifies depth-sensing tasks and enables faster integration of multiple cameras, freeing up valuable development time for higher-level innovations.
We chose RealSense technology for its superior accuracy, premium quality, and ease of use. The 3D profile obtained from the cameras is used to recommend the best shoe styles and the best size within those styles, allowing Aetrex to penetrate the market for shoe fitting.
—Larry Schwartz
CEO at Aetrex
The RealSense SDK allowed for a smooth integration process, and the support team helped us overcome any challenges that we confronted. has been a fantastic partner. The RealSense team always makes sure that we are creating the best products we can with the technologies that are available.
—Kumar Rajan, Senior Vice President of Engineering
People are immediately impressed with the speed of the scan, the accuracy of the scanning results, and the next-step options provided by the technology.
—Justin Kehrwald
CEO at Tradehome Shoes