August 28, 2014 10:54 AM EDT
I n Prague, Czech Republic, a 3D scanner can produce a miniature sculpture of you with remarkable detail.
The largest in continental Europe, the device is designed to scan people, animals and objects, which are placed on a platform as 115 sensors take a 360 degree snapshot. The scanning process takes only five to 15 minutes, after which a computer creates and then 3D prints a figurine between 15 and 35cm tall of the scanned item.
The price of the device is six million Czech crowns ($284,208).
Martin Benes from 3D gang company demonstrates one of the stages of 3D scanning on August 26, 2014 in Prague, Czech Republic. The 3D scanner is the largest in continental Europe, with 115 sensors, and is designed to scan objects, people and animals. Matej Divizna—Getty Images Martin Benes from 3D gang company is seen through the viewfinder as he demonstrates one of the stages of 3D scanning on August 26, 2014 in Prague, Czech Republic. Matej Divizna—Getty Images Martin Benes works with a 3D model on the computer on August 26, 2014 in Prague, Czech Republic. Matej Divizna—Getty Images Martin Benes works with a 3D model of himself on the computer on August 26, 2014 in Prague, Czech Republic. Matej Divizna—Getty Images Martin Benes from 3D gang company holds a printed figurine of himself on August 26, 2014 in Prague, Czech Republic. Matej Divizna—Getty Images Martin Benes from 3D gang company demonstrates one of the stages of 3D scanning on August 26, 2014 in Prague, Czech Republic. Matej Divizna—Getty Images Printed figurines stand on display at the 3D gang company on August 26, 2014 in Prague, Czech Republic. Matej Divizna—Getty Images More Must-Reads From TIME What Student Photojournalists Saw at the Campus Protests How Far Trump Would Go Why Maternity Care Is Underpaid Saving Seconds Is Better Than Hours Welcome to the Golden Age of Ryan Gosling Scientists Are Finding Out Just How Toxic Your Stuff Is The 100 Most Influential People of 2024 Want Weekly Recs on What to Watch, Read, and More? Sign Up for Worth Your Time