2024-11-21T10:03:21-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150192021/luxmea-studio-launches-ai-generated-3d-printed-face-mask-funding-campaign Sean Joyner 2020-04-03T12:27:00-04:00 >2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/3c/3c5ceaf8cb6a63a1e8c1fec4435e7067.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Toronto-based <a href="https://archinect.com/LuxMea" target="_blank">LuxMea Studio</a> has combined artificial intelligence (AI), computational design, and 3D printing to develop the Nuo 3D Mask. The mask is custom tailored to each user with the help of AI to fit any head shape. On its <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/luxmea/nuo-3d-mask" target="_blank">Kickstarter page</a>, the team writes: "[We] started to wonder, what if you could have a mask that is comfortable to wear as long as you want to and protects you with a tailored fit?&nbsp;What if you could wear it out of pleasure like a pair of sunglasses."</p> <figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/1e/1ee309bc444ac8488a53b33cb40dacd2.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/1e/1ee309bc444ac8488a53b33cb40dacd2.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a><figcaption>Mask assembly and color options.</figcaption></figure></figure><p>The mask is reusable and utilizes a replaceable filter system. According to LuxMea, the Nuo 3D Mask addresses common problems found in cotton masks, mainly in the areas of air leakage and comfort. The masks are due to begin shipping by this summer.</p> <figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/8a/8a7124ae7fcd947dd5075ca14882cd22.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/8a/8a7124ae7fcd947dd5075ca14882cd22.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></figure></figure>