'Open Nail' is a new project from Toshiba that is helping consumers to make sets of tailor-made false nails with 3D image recognition and 3D printing technology.
However convenient it is to purchase pre-made false nails, most consumers are required to do some reshaping when it comes to fitting a set of decorative nails to their fingers. With Toshiba's Open Nail project, image recognition software takes note of the unique shape of each finger nail to create a completely unique set of nails that will be ready to apply without adjustments. Yasuko Chigira of Toshiba’s Technology Planning Office says that "What we’re aiming for are perfectly fitted nails. To accomplish that, the software has to be able to ‘read’ the image of the nails extremely accurately, down to the tenths of a millimeter."
Toshiba's Open Nail project is run in collaboration with false nails supplier michi co. and is supported through the company’s in-house startup program, Toshiba Startup.
What's Driving This Trend
- Customized False Nails
- The use of 3D image recognition and printing technology allows for the creation of tailor-made false nails that perfectly fit each individual's unique nail shape.
- Convenience
- The ability to generate ready-to-apply false nails without the need for reshaping provides a convenient solution for consumers.
- Precision Nail Design
- The software's ability to accurately read nail images down to the tenths of a millimeter opens up opportunities for precise and intricate nail designs.
Who This Affects Most
- Beauty and Cosmetics
- The beauty industry can leverage 3D printing technology and image recognition software to offer customized false nails and enhance the overall consumer experience.
- Manufacturing
- The manufacturing industry can explore the application of 3D image recognition and printing technology in creating custom-made products, such as false nails.
- Technology and Innovation
- The integration of 3D printing, image recognition, and software development presents opportunities for technological advancements and disruptive innovations in various industries.
