Knowledge Base
Find answers to frequently asked questions about our services, products, and processes.
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.
Can generative artificial intelligence automatically create a 3D floor plan from a single standard real estate video?
This capability is emerging rapidly. AI models like NeRF (Neural Radiance Fields) and Gaussian Splatting can reconstruct 3D environments from standard video footage without specialized cameras. While not yet matching Lidar-quality accuracy, the technology is advancing quickly toward producing usable 3D floor plans and navigable models from a simple phone video walkthrough — potentially eliminating the need for dedicated 360 cameras entirely within the next few years.