Predicting Body Size and Shape for Vietnamese Males Using Fuzzy Logic
Predicting Body Size and Shape for Vietnamese Males Using Fuzzy Logic |
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| © 2025 by IJETT Journal | ||
| Volume-73 Issue-5 |
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| Year of Publication : 2025 | ||
| Author : Mong Hien Thi Nguyen, Minh Dương Nguyen, Mau Tung Nguyen |
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| DOI : 10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V73I5P122 | ||
How to Cite?
Mong Hien Thi Nguyen, Minh Dương Nguyen, Mau Tung Nguyen, "Predicting Body Size and Shape for Vietnamese Males Using Fuzzy Logic," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, vol. 73, no. 5, pp.256-266, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V73I5P122
Abstract
The paper presents results of establishing a predictive model for body size and shape for Vietnamese males living in the Southern region. The study surveyed measurements on 353 men aged 18 to 60. They live in Southern Vietnam. The methods of principal component analysis, K-Mean cluster analysis, discriminant analysis, and ANOVA testing using SPSS software have identified six distinct body shape groups. The methods create objective functions that support the development of a sizing chart for Vietnamese males. The fuzzy logic technique is used to predict body size and shape. The feasibility of the predictive model was tested and evaluated on a sample of 30 men within the research age range. Results matched the sizes and body shapes of the test subjects. The predictive model for determining body size and shape using fuzzy logic techniques opens a new direction for the role of AI in modern fashion design and production. With a sizing system table that has many sizes, extracting the size will take a lot of time. This model will help customers minimize the time needed to determine their physical measurements and body shape. From there, they can make decisions on selecting appropriate clothing sizes and patterns when ordering custom-made garments or purchasing ready-made products, whether directly or through online sales channels.
Keywords
Body shape, Body size, Fuzzy logic, Fuzzy set, Sizing system table.
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