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- BIM, Tech
Learn about different types of 3D LiDAR scanners used in Scan-to-BIM projects.
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Kathrin Huber
- Cluster 1 - How to Create a Floor Plan, Knowledge Hub
The fastest way to create a floor plan is to scan the space with a LiDAR-equipped smartphone. A 3-room apartment takes 10–20 minutes from scan to export — no graph paper, no CAD skills, no redrawing. Here's how each method compares.
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Kathrin Huber
- Cluster 3 – LiDAR Explained, Knowledge Hub
LiDAR measures distance by firing invisible laser pulses and timing their return. In room scanning, this produces geometry accurate to within 1% — about 1–2 cm per wall. Here's how it works, how it compares to standard cameras and photogrammetry, and when you actually need it.
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Kathrin Huber
- Cluster 3 – LiDAR Explained, Knowledge Hub
Only smartphones with a LiDAR sensor can produce an accurate 3D room scan with automatic floor plan output. That means iPhone Pro (12 Pro through 17 Pro) and iPad Pro (2020 and later). Here's the full device list, what LiDAR does that standard cameras cannot, and why the Pro requirement exists.
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Kathrin Huber
- Tech
Learn how to quickly scan single rooms or entire buildings with Apple Pro device. From understanding the technology to practical tips, digitize space with a free Metaroom® Scan app.
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Iryna Rotter-Lukashuk
- Architecture, BIM, Blog, Facility Management, Light Planning, Tech
Learn how to quickly create a floor plan of an existing building by comparing manual measurement, digitizing old plans, and LiDAR-based smartphone scanning.
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Kathrin Huber
- Tech
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Iryna Rotter-Lukashuk
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