What is Metaroom?

Classification, Areas of Application, and Limitations

Metaroom is a smartphone-based tool for the digital capture of interior spaces. Using LiDAR scans, rooms are measured and processed into structured spatial data along with supplementary image data. In addition to room dimensions and furnishings, visual imagery is captured to support documentation and improve interpretation of the spatial data. Metaroom is primarily used for building surveys and early planning stages and does not replace high-precision or legally binding surveying systems.

What Metaroom Is

Metaroom is a software solution for digital room capture using mobile devices. Rooms are scanned on site with a compatible smartphone, producing structured spatial data that can be used as a basis for further planning, documentation, or visualization workflows.

Metaroom provides tools for:

capturing interior spaces
structuring room geometry data
automatically detecting furnishings
integrating image data for visual documentation
reusing spatial data in downstream processes

The focus is on efficiency and scalability rather than maximum measurement precision. Detailed information on features, components, and getting started is available in the Metaroom Help Center.

What Metaroom Is Suitable For

Metaroom is particularly suitable for:

quick surveys of apartments and interior spaces
early planning phases for renovations and refurbishments
creating simple floor plans based on real-world room data
real estate documentation
supporting trades, interior design, and planning workflows

In these scenarios, Metaroom provides sufficiently accurate spatial data to support decisions and speed up processes.

What Metaroom Is Not Suitable For

Metaroom is not suitable for:

millimeter-accurate measurements
legally binding surveys
structural calculations
construction acceptance or compliance inspections
replacing professional surveying services

For these requirements, specialized equipment and traditional surveying methods are necessary.

How Accurate Are Metaroom Room Scans?

The accuracy of smartphone-based LiDAR scans is typically within the centimeter range. Accuracy depends on factors such as:

room size
lighting conditions
scan execution
room geometry

For many planning and documentation purposes, this level of accuracy is sufficient. For precise detail measurements, additional manual measurement may be required.

Difference from Traditional Room Measurement Methods

Common room measurement approaches can be broadly categorized as follows:

Manual measurement:
High control over individual dimensions, but time-consuming and prone to errors in complex spaces.
Laser measuring devices:
Very precise point measurements, but no automatic spatial context.
Traditional 3D scanners:
Extremely accurate, but expensive, complex, and less scalable.
Metaroom:
Fast, consistent capture of entire rooms with moderate accuracy and low operational effort.

Metaroom in the Project and Planning Process

Metaroom is typically used in early project phases:

for initial site surveys
as a foundation for planning and cost estimation
for orientation before detailed design work

In later stages, Metaroom can be used as a complementary tool but does not replace precise measurement systems. Practical guidance on scanning rooms with the Metaroom app is available in the Help Center.

Common Misconceptions

Metaroom is not a surveying tool for construction approvals.
Metaroom does not replace professional surveyors.
Metaroom provides structured spatial data, not legally certified measurements.

In Summary

Metaroom is a tool for fast digital capture of interior spaces using a smartphone. It is particularly suitable for building surveys and early planning stages but does not replace high-precision or legally binding surveying systems.

Further information
Technical details, guides, and onboarding resources are available in the Metaroom Help Center.