To streamline this workflow and add a higher level of documentation capabilities, PlanRadar has developed SiteView, a feature that uses SLAM technology to automatically map 360° images of a construction site onto a 2D site plan, enabling comprehensive visual documentation with minimal effort.

Simply by walking around the terrain wearing a camera-equipped helmet, users can capture images that automatically align with the construction plan using artificial intelligence and computer vision algorithms, providing accurate location and depth estimation.

In this way, SLAM technology creates a map of an area and simultaneously tracks the device's location within it. As the device moves, it uses sensors such as cameras or lasers to gather data about its surroundings, identifying walls, doors, and objects to build a "picture" of the space and track its movements. With each new data point, both the map and the device's position within it are continuously updated, allowing the device to navigate seamlessly, avoid obstacles, adapt to its environment, and capture data in real time.

Globally, the SLAM technology market is growing, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, and sensor technology. With increasing demand for autonomous vehicles and robotics, this market is expected to reach $9.4257 billion by 2030. Given its potential and the rapid pace of technological advancements, SLAM is being increasingly adopted across all sectors to improve the efficiency and quality of data capture.

This feature also offers significant advantages, enabling efficient condition inspections by capturing a building's initial state and protecting companies from liability for pre-existing issues. As projects progress, SiteView allows for "before and after" comparisons, even letting users see "behind the wall" by providing accurate visual records for complete project transparency.

SiteView also enhances team collaboration by providing remote access to real-time visual updates, enabling stakeholders to conduct faster reviews and approvals without needing to visit the site. This keeps clients, developers, and end users informed throughout the project lifecycle, reducing miscommunication and preventing disputes with clear documentation of completed work.

“Our goal is to continuously improve the customer experience by integrating cutting-edge technologies that make our product the best,” stated Álvaro Vega, Regional Director of PlanRadar in Spain, France, Italy, and Latin America. “SiteView enhances the powerful documentation capabilities we already offer through our digital platform, combining ease of use with maximum accuracy. With this new feature, we are making innovative technology more accessible to the construction industry, delivering sophisticated visual documentation for complete transparency, reduced miscommunication, and less rework on projects.”