A shift from pro hardware to everyday devices
Just a few years ago, property scanning required expensive equipment, specialized operators, and time-consuming workflows. The arrival of mobile LiDAR has completely changed that landscape. In 2025, an iPhone can collect room geometry with the precision that was once limited to industrial scanners — and users don’t need any technical expertise to get reliable results.
The biggest change is accessibility. What was previously a niche tool for surveyors and architects is now available to homeowners, agents, appraisers, and anyone who needs fast, accurate property data.
Scanning now takes minutes, not hours
Instead of measuring walls manually or guessing angles, users simply walk through a space while their phone captures depth. The phone tracks distance, structure, and surfaces in real time, producing a complete scan in under a minute.
The workflow looks like this:
- Open the app
- Walk the perimeter
- Capture photos or key features
- Review an instant floor plan
No additional tools, no lasers, no tape measures.
AI converts raw scans into structured, usable floor plans
LiDAR provides the depth, but AI provides the clarity. Once a room is scanned, machine-learning models clean up the geometry, straighten walls, detect corners, and identify architectural features. What used to require hours of manual drafting is now automated.
The result:
- Accurate floor plans
- Clean wall boundaries
- Correct room dimensions
- Editable layouts ready for professional workflows
For professionals, this means faster inspections and fewer revisits. For homeowners, it means a reliable way to visualize their space before renovations or furniture planning.
A new standard of accuracy for the industry
In 2025, LiDAR + AI systems achieve sub-centimeter precision across most interior spaces. This consistency is redefining expectations in industries where accuracy is critical:
Real estate
Transparent property data
Insurance
Reliable documentation after claims
Real estate
Transparent property data
Insurance
Reliable documentation after claims
Accuracy is no longer tied to pro hardware — it’s built into the device people carry every day.
