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Matterport leverages AI for useful ‘Digital Twins’

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Matterport leverages AI for useful ‘Digital Twins’

 In their latest release, Matterport has given a taste of what’s to come in Reality Capture technology. They’re rolled out an update that’s free for all their subscribers where users can scan a space and then automatically generate a property report featuring a layout plan where each room has been identified by AI and categorised. As well as the floorplan, each floor area and ceiling height is listed in the report and can be exported as a CSV for onward data processing, thereby going from scan to actionable data in no time at all.     Aside from this property...

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Building Surveying with Laser Scanning: An Overview

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Building Surveying with Laser Scanning: An Overview

Building surveying with laser scanning is a specialized field that uses advanced technology to assess and inspect buildings. Laser scanning involves using a laser scanner to capture 3D images of buildings, which can then be analyzed to identify defects, measure dimensions, and assess the overall condition of the building. This technology is particularly useful in complex buildings or heritage buildings where traditional surveying methods may be challenging. Laser scanning technology has revolutionized the way building surveying is conducted, as it allows for a faster and more accurate assessment of buildings. The technology is particularly useful in identifying defects in hard-to-reach...

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Is the Metaverse a Digital Twin?

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Is the Metaverse a Digital Twin?

We had lots of interesting questions sent in to our last webinar - so many that we weren't able to cover everything in the scheduled hour! Fortunately, our guests kindly agreed to write some answers to those we didn't get to, and these are all shared with participants. Because our Guest, Simon Sadek of 360virtualtour.co gave us such an in-depth answer to one question, we've decided to feature it below as a guest blog:     What are your thoughts on whether the metaverse can be seen as a digital twin to the real world? This is a great thought provoking...

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The Matterport Pro3: What’s New?

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The Matterport Pro3: What’s New?

An Exciting New Release: The New Matterport Pro3 Lidar Camera

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