J Grant
Elite Member
- Joined
- Dec 9, 2003
- Professional Status
- Certified Residential Appraiser
- State
- Florida
- What “computer vision AI” really means in practice
Most apps combine LiDAR depth data with computer vision to:
- Identify walls, doors, windows, and openings
- Classify rooms (bedroom, kitchen, bath)
- Detect some fixed features like staircases or fireplaces
- What the iPad LiDAR actually does well
The LiDAR sensor on newer iPads can automatically capture interior geometry while you walk the property. As you scan, supported apps can generate:
- Room outlines and adjacency
- Wall lengths and ceiling height estimates
- Total square footage calculations
- A basic floor plan with labeled rooms
LIDAR does sound more useful for the above tasks.

