LSU AgCenter body scanner takes measurements with technology. 
The LSU AgCenter’s newly purchased 3-D and 4-D Size Stream body scanner does more than just measure waistlines and hemlines — it helps the people wearing the clothes. 
Seconds after someone steps into the scanner, the machine projects a 3-D body image onto the computer screen attached on the side and 400 body measurements are ready to use. 
Instead of measuring by hand, it’s possible to get more measurements in about six seconds by using the body scanner, said AgCenter Associate Communications Specialist Tobie Blanchard.
“The machine has software to make patterns — it takes away the need for a human to measure you,” Blanchard said. 
According to the Size Stream website, the body scanner stands a little more than 7 feet tall, almost 5 and a half feet wide and 3 and a half feet deep. Pennington Biomedical Center has owned a similar device for several years.
The website says the scanner can detect 100 landmark points on a body. Included in its measurements are height, length, volume, surface area, and more.
It uses infrared depth sensor technology, similar to that used in video games, the website says.  The sensors are positioned at six different angles and seven different heights within the                                                  scanner. 
The body scanner can be used in making custom-sized clothing, but has the potential to be used for different measurement studies on the size of Americans today,  something that has not been done since the 1940s, Blanchard said. 
Blanchard said the 4-D part of the scanner will be used to study how Americans move in their clothes and how designers can accommodate movement, especially for developing uniforms for firefighters police officesr as well as outfits for  dancers.
“This kind of technology is just really cool for the AgCenter to have,”                                                                                                                  said dietetics sophomore Sarah Brauns.
She said that even though she won’t use it, it brings a new perspective for her friends majoring in fashion. 
As of right now, the fashion students will not be using the body scanner. Instead, AgCenter faculty will use it while students watch and work alongside.
Blanchard said that within the next five to seven years, students will be required to know how to use the scanner because it will “eventually become a mandate in the fashion industry.” 
In addition to its many uses at the University, the                                                 AgCenter hopes that the body scanner will also play a part in the ever-growing Louisiana film industry.