Creation of an application that uses the correlation between stature and plantar anthropometric measurements for forensic purposes

This research was developed based on the idea that human stature is a set of linear dimensions and that there are significant associations between it and various body segments. By associating this concept with mobile device technology, criminal experts can do their work quickly and easily, anywhere. The main objective of this study is to report the steps of creating and developing an application that uses the correlation of height with plantar anthropometric measurements for forensic purposes. The methodology used was the product analysis for assembly, design making, creation and development, calculation of the stature, application availabillity. As a result, the application "Foot Height" was obtained, available free of charge, in portuguese, for tablets and smartphones with the Android operating system. Conclusively the Foot Height application can serve as an aid in criminal investigation cases and that further studies are needed to validate its functions. Furthermore, this research reinforces the importance of a theoretical and practical background to establish the content and function of the application, in order to search for programs that fit the established requirements.