most of us think of celebrities or game characterswhen we hear the word 'figures'. but with the expanding usage of 3d printers,anyone can be a model and create a figure of themselves.kim mok-yeon tells us more. with advancements in science and technology,people can now create and treasure 3 dimensional figures of themselves and their loved ones.with just one photo shoot in a booth where
3d printed personal action figure, some 100 cameras are installed, the programfinishes scanning the model from all angles. after the machine combines all the data, itprints the figure by stacking up around 1,000 thin layers of gypsum powder and sprayingink on the surface. the size of the figures can vary from 5 centimetersto 30 centimeters with price tags ranging
from 26 to 260 dollars.because of the simple process and relatively affordable price, the popularity of creatingthese 3d figures is rising in korea. "i have to leave the country to educate mychildren abroad and i thought that making these figures would help keep my husband company." "i was amazed because it looked exactly likemy children. i think it could comfort me every
time i miss them." this latest technology is expected to actas a new type of record that can reflect and remind people of the precious moments theywant to cherish. kim mok-yeon, arirang news.
