Magicplan is a mobile application developed by Sensopia Inc.[1] The app enables users to create 2D and 3D floor plans in real time by using the camera of a smartphone or tablet alongside augmented reality (AR) technology.[2] Magicplan is currently available for iOS[3] and Android devices and has been used by professionals in various industries, such as architecture, real estate, and home improvement.[4]
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| Developer(s) | Sensopia Inc. |
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| Operating system | iOS, Android, Web (Cloud) |
| Available in | English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese |
| Type | CAD, AR |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www |
History edit
Magicplan was founded and developed in 2011 by Sensopia Inc in Montreal, Canada. In 2016, Sensopia merged with B&O,[5] a German company conglomerate in the housing sector. Since then, Magicplan holds offices in Montreal and Munich.[6] The first version of Magicplan was launched in 2011 for iOS devices, and the Android version followed in 2013.[7] The app gained widespread recognition and was included in Apple's 2017 Best Apps of the Year list.[8]
Features edit
Magicplan combines AR technology,[9] through Apple's ARKit with artificial intelligence (AI).[10] Users can capture room dimensions,[11] add objects such as furniture and appliances, and annotate the plan with additional information.[12][13]
The app includes various features, including:
- 2D and 3D floor plan generation[14]
- Automatic room and objects detection and measurement[15]
- Object library with customizable items
- Integration with other cloud storage services[16]
- Exporting in multiple file formats (e.g., PDF, JPG, DXF, OBJ, IFC and CSV)[17]
- Field reports including photos, 360° images, notes, custom forms, and markups[18]
- Take-off and work estimates[19] to calculate pricing[20]
- Collaboration tools for sharing and editing floor plans in real time
Applications edit
Magicplan is used by professionals and individuals for various purposes, such as:
- Real estate agents and brokers for marketing properties[21][22]
- Architects and interior designers for project planning[23][24]
- Construction and remodeling contractors to stay organized and prepare estimates[25]
- Homeowners and renters for space planning and renovation DIY projects[26][27]
- Claims adjusters and restoration contractors for estimating property damage[28][29]
- Home inspectors for creating inspection reports
- Facility managers for managing building assets and maintenance tasks[30]
External links edit
References edit
- ^ "Sensopia Inc". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ Serebrin, Jacob (2018-01-16). "Montreal firms find practical and fanciful applications for augmented reality". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "magicplan". App Store. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
- ^ Lamont, Jonathan (2019-04-15). "Montreal's Sensopia uses AR, AI to bring 3D room scanning to MagicPlan". MobileSyrup. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "Sensopia Overview". PitchBook. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "magicplan headquarters and office locations". Craft.co. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "magicplan". Google Play. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
- ^ Apple Inc. "Best of 2017 - App Store - Apple Developer". Retrieved 2018-10-22.
- ^ Myers, Lysa (2012-05-02). "App of the Week – magicplan". Intego. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ Bruce, James (2012-04-26). "Make Easy Accurate Floorplans With MagicPlan [iOS]". MakeUseOf. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ Perez, Sarah (2012-04-16). "MagicPlan 2.0 Arrives: Create Instant Floor Plans Using Your iPhone Or iPad's Camera". Techcrunch. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ Mihajlovic, Vesna (2023-02-21). "15 Best Construction Apps to Try Out in 2023". Timeero. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "I tried using the smartphone application 'magicplan' that creates my own ideal room by creating cherished furniture drawings that can be displayed in 3D view". Gigazine. 2019-01-15. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "MAGICPLAN FLOOR PLAN CREATION APP". Mission Title. 2018-07-14. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ Boseley, Simon (2020-11-10). "MagicPlan: Now with added LiDAR 🧂". MAVRiC. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "Do more with magicplan integrations". Zapier Inc. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ Hawkins, Andrew (2017-01-28). "Create and export accurate plans with MagicPlan". The American Institute of Architects. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "magicplan Integration". Autodesk, Inc. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "Magic Plan App: MagicPlan". MPI Texas Hill Country Chapter. 2018-09-12. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "Featured App: MagicPlan by Sensopia". Ironwood Custom Builders. 2016-07-27. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "Marketing Tip Monday: Implementing Magic Plan App into a Realtor's Business". Elite Group Inspection Professionals. 2019-03-25. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "Map Real Estate Floor Plans On The Run With MagicPlan". Propertybase. 2014-04-24. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ Furuto, Alison (2012-05-08). "Magic Plan App: Making Floor Plans on Your Phone". ArchDaily. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "20-20 Design with Sensopia Magic Plan". NKBI KBIS. 2013-02-20. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "The Best Remodeling Apps for 2023". Cedreo. 2023-02-12. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "CREATE DIGITAL FLOORPLANS WITH THESE SMARTPHONE APPS". Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council of the National Association of REALTORS. 2018-12-17. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "Top 10 Apps for Home Renovators". Ray White Maroochydor. 18 June 2015. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "Symbility Signs Partnership With Sensopia". Yahoo Finance. 2013-05-23. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "Detect without damage: App for developers reveals the hidden cost of energy loss in seconds". Teledyne FLIR. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ Condon, Tom (2011-09-23). "The Facility Technologist: Seeing Is Believing". Facility Executive. Retrieved 2023-05-24.