Guide for new business and research ideas: AnthroSpecials – Anthropometric study using scanning 3D technology focused in growing minorities (Obesity, over weight, wheelchair users, seniors, children and people with special needs in general)

Action	Content
Title of the project	AnthroSpecials – Anthropometric study using scanning 3D technology focused in growing minorities (Obesity, over weight, wheelchair users, seniors, children and people with special needs in general)
Envisaged Program for funding / other sources for funding
Domain of interest
Abstract (up to 500 words)	Anthropometric studies focus in the average body in a standing positions. The goal of these studies in different countries leave outside several minorities, some growing very fast. The industry needs to provide a dignify offer for these minorities, but real measurements, shape and knowledge of the main biotypes is not available. A project involving different countries and partners with 3D body scanner abilities, defining a same methodology for data acquisition in different and non conventional positions, would provide the data needed for a wider knowledge of these minorities, offering the industry real data for the production of more and better products.
Keywords (up to 5)	Anthropometrics; ergonomics, 3D body scanning; inclusive design; universal design
Envisaged partners sought	SME’s involved with these types of minorities; Researchers and their institutions with experience in the use of 3D scanning technology; Institutions/Associations involved with each type of minority.
Contact data (Name/Surname, Organization, email)	Miguel Carvalho, University of Minho, migcar@det.uminho.pt