DepthViz is an iOS application that transforms your iPhone into a professional-grade point cloud scanner by integrating LiDAR sensor, camera, and IMU sensor data. Designed for iPhone 12 Pro and newer models, DepthViz is the first LiDAR scanner application developed in Korea, offering robust 3D data capture and management capabilities.
Release Date: October 2025
What's New:
- Completely revamped UI/UX design for smoother navigation
- Major performance and stability improvements
- Fixed scanning & file management bugs
- Now available on the App Store 🎉
- KR Patent Granted — LiDAR Micro Mobile Mapping System (Application 10-2024-0130327)
- Yonsei Student ICEE Challenge 2024 — Winner
- World Robo Festa 2025 — Chungcheongnamdo, Winner
With LiDAR technology now integrated into iPhone 14 Pro and newer models, advanced 3D sensing is accessible to everyone. DepthViz makes it easy to capture, process, and explore detailed spatial data.
- Capture detailed 3D point clouds of objects and environments
- High-accuracy fusion of LiDAR, RGB, and IMU data for precise spatial reconstruction
- Organize scans under dedicated projects
- View point cloud data directly on your iPhone
- Share or delete files with ease
- Integrated PLY file viewer for in-app 3D visualization
- Cloud sync for storing and sharing scans across devices
Click to watch the scanning and visualization workflow on YouTube
| Industry | Application |
|---|---|
| Construction | Track site development and verify progress |
| Architecture | Capture real-world geometry for accurate modeling |
| Surveying | Quickly collect spatially accurate terrain and structure data |
Requirements:
- iPhone 12 Pro or newer with LiDAR sensor
- Xcode installed on Mac
- USB cable for device connection
Steps:
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Clone the repository:
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Open in Xcode:
- Launch
DepthViz.xcodeproj
- Connect your iPhone:
- Connect via USB cable and select as build target
- Build and Run:
- Click the "Run" button in Xcode
Note: For local builds, use the DepthViz.zip file and extract all contents to the project directory (excluding DepthViz.xcodeproj).
- Languages: Swift, Metal, C++
- Minimum iOS: 14 Pro
- Required Hardware: LiDAR sensor
For inquiries, support, or feedback:
Email: minsukjang@kaist.ac.kr
XYZ Innovation — Dedicated to advancing LiDAR-based tools for 3D visualization and construction analytics
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