Knowledge Base
Find answers to frequently asked questions about our services, products, and processes.
How accurate is the geo-fencing technology?
Augmento's geo-fencing uses a combination of GPS, Wi-Fi triangulation, and cell tower data for accuracy down to approximately 5-10 meters outdoors. For indoor venues, we can integrate with Bluetooth beacons for sub-meter precision. You can define geo-fences as circles (radius-based) or custom polygons to match specific venue layouts, stages, VIP areas, or entire neighborhoods.
How accurate are the room measurements in interactive 3D floor plans?
Measurement accuracy depends on the capture technology. Professional Lidar scanners like the Matterport Pro3 achieve accuracy within 1% (roughly ±1 inch per 10 feet). Smartphone-based solutions using Lidar (iPhone Pro models) are slightly less precise but still reliable for general spatial understanding. Consumer 360 cameras without Lidar provide approximations useful for layout comprehension but shouldn't be relied upon for renovation planning or furniture purchases requiring exact dimensions.
How does CloudPano compare to iGuide for creating accurate interactive floor plans?
iGuide specializes in IXRF (Integrated eXtended Reality Format) technology that produces measurement-accurate floor plans as a core deliverable — it's specifically engineered for dimensional precision. CloudPano focuses more on visual tour creation with floor plans as a supplementary feature. For real estate professionals who need appraiser-grade measurements and ANSI-compliant square footage calculations, iGuide is the stronger choice.
How do the dimensional measurement accuracy tools compare between Matterport and Metareal Stage?
Matterport offers built-in measurement tools that are accurate to within 1% when captured with Pro-series hardware. Metareal Stage provides comprehensive measurement tools for visitors but relies on the quality of the manual 3D reconstruction — meaning accuracy depends heavily on how carefully the environment was modeled. For contractors and architects needing reliable dimensions, Matterport's automated, Lidar-backed measurements are more consistently trustworthy.