Methods and systems for automatic generation of massive training data sets from 3D models for training deep learning networks

Disclosed are systems and methods for generating large data sets for training deep learning networks (DLNs) for 3D measurements extraction from 2D images taken using a mobile device camera. The method includes the steps of receiving a 3D model of a 3D object; extracting spatial features from the 3D model; generating a first type of augmentation data for the 3D model, such as but not limited to skin color, face contour, hair style, virtual clothing, and/or lighting conditions; augmenting the 3D model with the first type of augmentation data to generate an augmented 3D model; generating at least one 2D image from the augmented 3D model by performing a projection of the augmented 3D model onto at least one plane; and generating a training data set to train the deep learning network (DLN) for spatial feature extraction by aggregating the spatial features and the at least one 2D image.