Do 3D Face Images Capture Cues of Strength, Weight, and Height Better than 2D Face Images do?

Iris J Holzleitner Alex L Jones Kieran J O'Shea Rachel Cassar Vanessa Fasolt Victor K M Shiramazu Benedict C Jones Lisa M DeBruine

Published in: Adaptive human behavior and physiology (2021)

Our results suggest physical characteristics are perceived with similar accuracy from 2D and 3D face images. They also suggest that the substantial costs associated with collecting 3D face scans may not be justified for research on the accuracy of facial judgments of physical characteristics.

Keyphrases

physical activity
deep learning
convolutional neural network
mental health
body mass index
optical coherence tomography
computed tomography
depressive symptoms
weight loss
machine learning
weight gain