When I first heard about LiDAR and the 3D scanning apps available for the iPhone, I was skeptical that it was anything more than a gimmick. But I couldn't have been more wrong. With no prior ...

It seems to make sense. If you have a 3D printer, you might wish you could just scan some kind of part and print it — sort of like a 3D photocopier. Every time we think about this, though, we watch a ...

Smartphone-based 3D scanning app Polycam uses the device’s onboard camera to capture scans of objects like sneakers and figurines to full room interiors—complete with details like furniture and ...

3D head scanning technology has evolved rapidly, bringing professional-grade capabilities within reach of enthusiasts and hobbyists. You can now create intricate, high-quality 3D models of your head ...

It can digitize contracts and receipts to handwritten notes and assignments, and then export as PDFs, JPGs, DOCs, or even ...

Researchers in Spain used Apple iPhone’s built-in LiDAR sensor to create a 3D map of a cave with hundreds of prehistoric cave ...