The information about your child's size and shape will be used to better fit the products they use everyday, like helmets, seats, and toys, and make spaces, like playgrounds, safer for them.
KidsCAN is an anthropometric survey organised by the TU Delft. In this scientific study, we are measuring and 3D scanning 1800 kids that live in The Netherlands aged between 0 and 16 years old. The study is on behalf of the European Committee for Standardization, with the goal of improving international standards in Europe.
Children are naturally curious and like to explore their environment by touching and trying out things. Unfortunately, not everything is safe for them to touch or play with and this can lead to accidents.
For example, sometimes children get their fingers stuck in benches or their head stuck in railings or playground equipment. It's important to be aware of these risks and take steps to keep them safe. Apart from safety, comfort is also important for children.
Knowledge on child body size and shape differences makes it easier to create products that fit children well. Here are some examples of accidents that can happen when measurements are not correct.
As participants, kids from the ages of 0 to 16 will participate in this scientific study that will improve the safety of products for children. This is done at the TU Delft by a trained team of anthropometrists. Our measurement sessions are different depending on the age of your child. The measurement happens in a relaxed atmosphere and includes frequent breaks.
We divide them in 3 groups:
Children get measured mostly manually at our Amsterdam location. This makes the session a little longer up to 90 minutes. The manual measurements are complemented by use of the hand and foot scanner but not the body scanner.
As part of a school outing, these kids will be measured both manually as well as through 3D scanning of body, hand and foot. The entire session, including manual measurements and 3D scans, is part of a workshop during their outing.
Youngsters can come to our Delft location as a group of four friends. They will be measured both manually as well as through 3D scanning of body, hand and foot. The entire session, including manual measurements and 3D scans, is expected to last approximately 90 minutes.
Here are some examples of the measurements we take.
The anthropometrist will measure the proportions of the body, head, hand and foot by using anthropometric instruments.
These scanners work by taking photos of the hand and foot. This scanner does not emit any radiation.
The participant goes in the body scanner and photos are taken from all directions to create a 3D model.
Every child that participates in the KidsCAN project helps to improve European standards and contributes to a safer world for children!
But there is more:
You and your child can see how scientific research is conducted at TUDelft, and you can observe the functioning of a 3D scanner up close.
For children aged 12+, your child (together with you) can be 3D scanned in a funpose. For options to order 3D-printed figurines you will be referred to Scanologics (there are expenses involved with placing an order).
Your child will receive a small gift as a token of appreciation at the end of the session.
Are you interested in the kidsCAN project and want to know more?
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