Many universities, museums, and research institutions need accurate, interactive, and interoperable 3D anatomy models—yet developing them individually is costly and redundant.
Z-Anatomy proposes a collaborative solution: By pooling resources, we share development costs among contributors, who in return receive priority support, custom features, and early access to new models and tools.
Our Open-Source Project (CC-BY-SA 4.0): We’re launching a crowdfunding campaign to:
✔ Hire a Unity developer (full- or part-time) to enhance our interactive app (performance, UX, educational features).
✔ Create new models (e.g., female anatomy, livestock species) using validated scientific data.
✔ Sustain long-term growth through community-driven development.
Participatory Model:
🔹 Shared Funding: Institutions co-fund model development, gaining priority support and influence over future features.
🔹 Collaborative Review: Educators, researchers, and students help validate and improve models and tools.
🔹 Cost-Sharing: Development expenses are distributed, reducing the financial burden for each partner.
What We Offer:
✅ Ready-to-use 3D models (human, cat, etc.) for education and research.
✅ Open-source workflows (Blender/Unity) for collaborative development.
✅ Study & revision app with adaptive features (quizzes, phylogenetic comparisons).
✅ Visibility & recognition for partners (credits, early access, co-branding).
What We Need:
💰 Financial contributions (crowdfunding/partnerships) for developer salaries (~€30-50K/year) and model creation.
🔬 Scientific data: CT scans (universities, hospitals, museums) to expand our library.
💻 Technical expertise: Unity/Blender support or training.
🎓 Scientific validation: Academic partnerships to ensure accuracy.
Why Support Us?
🔹 Direct impact: Fund a tangible project with measurable outcomes (new models, features, updates).
🔹 Priority access: Contributors receive dedicated support and influence future developments.
🔹 Transparency & scalability: Open-source core with partner-driven enhancements.
Next Steps:
If your institution (university, museum, foundation) is interested in this shared-cost model, let’s discuss collaboration terms. We’ll tailor benefits to your needs (e.g., co-branded tools, exclusive early access).
Contact: Gauthier Kervyn | Founder
gauthier.kervyn@z-anatomy.com |
+33 7 66 25 40 75
www.z-anatomy.com