This smart scale maps the body even without a camera

The BodyInsight smart scale offers a unique approach to body measurement without the need for cameras, using electrical bioimpedance technology. Instead of displaying numbers, it creates a 3D avatar based on the data collected, allowing users to visualize changes over time. Measurements include visceral fat, lean mass distribution, and water retention, calculated through algorithms rather than direct measurements. While it emphasizes privacy by not storing images, the scale has not yet undergone clinical validation, raising questions about its reliability. Despite this, it provides a way to track fitness progress, although results can vary based on various factors. The product has successfully completed a Kickstarter campaign and is expected to ship to early backers this year.