The Me in 3D stand at the museum uses a series of cameras to build a virtual image visitors can then view and manipulate.While the BBC article stresses the research as a means of developing a large research database to advance the general state of the plastic surgeon's art, individuals can use this technology to record and store their own faces for reference in the unfortunate event that they later require reconstructive surgery.
Data from participants will be used by Great Ormond Street Hospital, University College Hospital and Eastman Dental Hospital and Institute to provide better treatment and surgery for patients with disfigurements and congenital conditions.
The article also reminds the reader of another recent exhibit at the London Science Museum that have dealt with facial recognition
The new project follows another based at the museum which involved getting visitors to take part in real scientific research.
The Familiar Faces study, involving scientists from the University of East London, consisted of a series of simple tests to assess the facial recognition abilities of members of the public.
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