J Cosmet Med.  2020 Jun;4(1):23-28. 10.25056/JCM.2020.4.1.23.

Internet-of-things nail-printing technology using non-face-to-face contact

• Kim NP

• KMID: 2561089
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.25056/JCM.2020.4.1.23

Abstract

Background
With the spread of coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), face-to-face contact in business and educational hubs has decreased. This is especially true for the beauty industry, where long-term contact with operators and customers is required. Therefore, the emergence of new alternative business models is essential.
Objective
The purpose of this study is to apply nonfacing and real-time three-dimensional (3D) nail-printing systems to cosmetic industries, educational institutions, and educational systems. Three-dimensional non-face-to-face printing equipment have enabled nail art to be precisely and remotely controlled, which facilitates the replacement of nail technology that is based on body contact.
Methods
From January to April 2020, the use of the internet-of-things (IoT)-controlled non-face-to-face and real-time 3D nailprinting systems was tested. Nail artists and customers were isolated, and more than 200 patterns were tested with non-face-toface contact between Korea and the United States. A built-in IoT operating system was tested in an online platform, and the advantages and problems of non-face-to-face contact were systematically analyzed.
Results
The rapid development of IoT-controlled non-face-to-face and real-time 3D nail-printing systems was achieved to reduce entry barriers for nail art utilizing 3D-printing technology. The most crucial parts were determined to be reliably creating 3D shapes, reproducibility, economical operation, and timely maintenance.
Conclusion
The nail art business model, in which the education and business sectors depend entirely on face-to-face contact, has been disrupted and deemed unpredictable due to the social distancing norms that have been adopted for countering the COVID-19 epidemic. Nevertheless, secure and remote accessibility to non-face-to-face and real-time 3D nail-printing systems for nail artists were successfully applied and tested to respond to this situation.

Keyword

internet-of-things remote nail printing; nail art education; non-face-to-face; real time