Software:Magicplan

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Magicplan
Magicplan app logo.png
Developer(s)Sensopia Inc.
Operating systemiOS, Android, Web (Cloud)
Available inEnglish, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese
TypeCAD, AR
LicenseProprietary
Websitewww.magicplan.app

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 along side 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]

History

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

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

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

References

  1. ↑ "Sensopia Inc". https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/0779707D:US. 
  2. ↑ Serebrin, Jacob (2018-01-16). "Montreal firms find practical and fanciful applications for augmented reality". https://montrealgazette.com/business/local-business/montreal-firms-find-practical-and-fanciful-applications-for-augmented-reality. 
  3. ↑ "magicplan". https://apps.apple.com/us/app/magicplan/id427424432. 
  4. ↑ Lamont, Jonathan (2019-04-15). "Montreal's Sensopia uses AR, AI to bring 3D room scanning to MagicPlan". https://mobilesyrup.com/2019/04/15/montreal-sensopia-magicplan-ar-ai-3d-room-scanning/. 
  5. ↑ "Sensopia Overview". https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/57020-50. 
  6. ↑ "magicplan headquarters and office locations". https://craft.co/magicplan/locations. 
  7. ↑ "magicplan". https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sensopia.magicplan. 
  8. ↑ Apple Inc.. "Best of 2017 - App Store - Apple Developer". https://developer.apple.com/app-store/best-of-2017/developers/. 
  9. ↑ Myers, Lysa (2012-05-02). "App of the Week – magicplan". https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/app-of-the-week-magicplan/. 
  10. ↑ Bruce, James (2012-04-26). "Make Easy Accurate Floorplans With MagicPlan [iOS"]. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/easy-accurate-floorplans-magicplan-ios/. 
  11. ↑ Perez, Sarah (2012-04-16). "MagicPlan 2.0 Arrives: Create Instant Floor Plans Using Your iPhone Or iPad's Camera". https://techcrunch.com/2012/04/16/magicplan-2-0-arrives-create-instant-floor-plans-using-your-iphone-or-ipads-camera/. 
  12. ↑ Mihajlovic, Vesna (2023-02-21). "15 Best Construction Apps to Try Out in 2023". https://timeero.com/post/top-construction-app#toc-magicplan-best-construction-app-for-drawing-floor-plans. 
  13. ↑ "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". 2019-01-15. https://gigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20190115-magicplan/. 
  14. ↑ "MAGICPLAN FLOOR PLAN CREATION APP". 2018-07-14. https://missiontitle.com/magicplan-floor-plan-creation-app/. 
  15. ↑ Boseley, Simon (2020-11-10). "MagicPlan: Now with added LiDAR 🧂". https://mavricresearch.com/2020/11/10/magicplan-now-with-added-lidar-%F0%9F%A7%82/. 
  16. ↑ "Do more with magicplan integrations". https://zapier.com/apps/magicplan/integrations. 
  17. ↑ Hawkins, Andrew (2017-01-28). "Create and export accurate plans with MagicPlan". https://www.aia.org/articles/956-size-up-any-space-quickly-with-magicplan. 
  18. ↑ "magicplan Integration". https://construction.autodesk.com.au/workflows/construction-software-integrations/magicplan/. 
  19. ↑ "Magic Plan App: MagicPlan". 2018-09-12. https://www.mpi.org/chapters/texas-hill-country/chapter-news/single-blog/article/magicplan. 
  20. ↑ "Featured App: MagicPlan by Sensopia". 2016-07-27. https://ironwoodcustombuilders.com/featured-app-magic-plan/. 
  21. ↑ "Marketing Tip Monday: Implementing Magic Plan App into a Realtor's Business". 2019-03-25. https://eliteinspections.com/marketing-tip-monday-implementing-magic-plan-app-into-a-realtors-business/. 
  22. ↑ "Map Real Estate Floor Plans On The Run With MagicPlan". 2014-04-24. https://www.propertybase.com/blog/floor-plans-on-the-run-magicplan/. 
  23. ↑ Furuto, Alison (2012-05-08). "Magic Plan App: Making Floor Plans on Your Phone". https://www.archdaily.com/232110/magic-plan-app-making-floor-plans-on-your-phone. 
  24. ↑ "20-20 Design with Sensopia Magic Plan". 2013-02-20. https://kbis.com/exhibitor-news/easily-create-room-layouts-for-use-in-20-20-design-with-sensopia-magic-plan/. 
  25. ↑ "The Best Remodeling Apps for 2023". 2023-02-12. https://cedreo.com/blog/remodeling-apps/. 
  26. ↑ "CREATE DIGITAL FLOORPLANS WITH THESE SMARTPHONE APPS". 2018-12-17. https://homebuying.realtor/content/create-digital-floorplans-these-smartphone-apps. 
  27. ↑ "Top 10 Apps for Home Renovators". 18 June 2015. https://raywhitemaroochydore.com.au/news/top-10-apps-for-home-renovators?guccounter=1. 
  28. ↑ "Symbility Signs Partnership With Sensopia". 2013-05-23. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/symbility-signs-partnership-sensopia-120000893.html?guccounter=1. 
  29. ↑ "Detect without damage: App for developers reveals the hidden cost of energy loss in seconds". https://www.flir.com/discover/professional-tools/developers-reveal-hidden-energy-loss/. 
  30. ↑ Condon, Tom (2011-09-23). "The Facility Technologist: Seeing Is Believing". https://facilityexecutive.com/the-facility-technologist-seeing-is-believing. 



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