Challenges in the application of three-dimensional anthropometry

Three-dimensional (3D) anthropometry can provide rich shape information and will contribute fundamental part of many anthropometric, biological, anthropological, archaeological and botanical researches, etc. In this paper, typical challenges in the application of 3D anthropometry are highlighted, e.g. automatic landmark identification from 3D anthropometric data, shape comparison and analysis by using 3D anthropometric data and multi-resolution description of 3D anthropometric data. Examples for each topic are presented. The discussions about the advantages and disadvantages of methods adopted in the mentioned three areas are also introduced.