Table 1 Overview of scanner systems.

From: Reliability and validity of handheld structured light scanners and a static stereophotogrammetry system in facial three-dimensional surface imaging

 

3dMDface system

Artec Eva

Artec Space Spider

3D model example

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Modality

Stereophotogrammetry

Structured light

Structured light

Handheld working distance

Not applicable

Yes (0.2–0.3 m)

Yes (0.4–1.0 m)

Acquisition time

1.5 ms

 ~ 20 s

 ~ 60 s

Processing time

Immediate reconstruction

Up to 10 min

Up to 30 min

Accuracy (reported by manufacturer)

0.2 mm

0.1 mm

0.05 mm

Resolution

0.5 mm

0.5 mm

0.1 mm

Cost

 > 70,000 USD

 > 15,000 USD

 > 25,000 USD