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DepthViz

Simple Point Cloud Scanner with LiDAR on iPhone

We're currently in the process of licensing, and we're interested in further collaborations. For academic collaborations or business contacts, please contact minsukjang@kaist.ac.kr. The current code only uses Apple's native libraries.

Overview

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.

🚀 Latest Release: 2.0

Release Date: March 2026

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 🎉
2.2 Released. Please Upadate at iOS Store.

🏅 Awards & Recognition

KR Patent Granted — LiDAR Micro Mobile Mapping System (Application 10-2024-0130327)
Yonsei Student ICEE Challenge 2024 — Winner
World Robo Festa 2025 — Chungcheongnamdo, Winner

✨ Key Features

📱 Accessible 3D Sensing

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.

🎯 Advanced Point Cloud Scanning

Capture detailed 3D point clouds of objects and environments
High-accuracy fusion of LiDAR, RGB, and IMU data for precise spatial reconstruction

📂 Project-Based File Management

Organize scans under dedicated projects
View point cloud data directly on your iPhone
Share or delete files with ease

🔮 Planned Features

Integrated PLY file viewer for in-app 3D visualization
Cloud sync for storing and sharing scans across devices

🎬 Demo Video

Click to watch the scanning and visualization workflow on YouTube

🏗️ Use Cases

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

📦 PLY File Output

🛠️ Build Instructions

Requirements:

iPhone 12 Pro or newer with LiDAR sensor
Xcode installed on Mac
USB cable for device connection

Steps:

Clone the repository:
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).

⚙️ Technical Stack

Languages: Swift, Metal, C++
Minimum iOS: 14 Pro
Required Hardware: LiDAR sensor

📬 Contact & Support

For inquiries, support, or feedback:
Email: minsukjang@kaist.ac.kr

👥 Contributors

XYZ Innovation — Dedicated to advancing LiDAR-based tools for 3D visualization and construction analytics

⚖️ License

This project is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).

Terms:

✅ Allowed: View and download for personal, non-commercial use
❌ Not Allowed: Commercial use, distribution, modification, or derivative works

See the LICENSE file for full details.

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

You are free to:

View and download this software for personal use

Under the following terms:

Attribution: You must give appropriate credit to XYZ Innovation
NonCommercial: You may not use this software for commercial purposes
NoDerivatives: You may not distribute modified versions of this software

Full license text: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode

For commercial licensing inquiries, contact: minsukjang@kaist.ac.kr