Bestat Implements Depth Estimation AI in 3D.Core, Enabling High-Quality 3D Data Generation for Anyone with Any Camera

Bestat Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Naoko Matsuda) has announced the implementation of its proprietary depth estimation AI algorithm into '3D.Core,' its cloud service for 3D data acquisition, generation, and utilization. This proprietary algorithm enables the generation of higher-quality 3D models from data captured with various cameras.

Furthermore, based on this depth estimation AI, the company has expanded the range of devices supported by the 3D.Core scanning app, allowing for photography and actual size estimation even on iPhones and iPads not equipped with LiDAR sensors.

## Development Background
In manufacturing and infrastructure, there is an increasing trend toward improving inspection and management efficiency by creating 3D models of facilities and structures. Bestat has been developing environments where field workers can capture 3D data and perform actual measurements using everyday devices like iPhones and iPads.
However, there were cases where 3D shapes would lose integrity in areas with few photos or difficult angles, and there were also limits to the precision of depth acquisition by the LiDAR sensors themselves. With this new depth estimation AI, it is now possible to estimate and represent depth with precision exceeding the built-in LiDAR of iPhones and iPads, improving 3D data generation quality across all models.

## Update Overview
1. Realizing High-Quality 3D Capture for Everyone through Depth Estimation AI
Previously, generating high-precision 3D models required specific techniques or experience. The implementation of this AI allows even inexperienced field workers to generate stable, high-quality 3D models. This ensures consistent data quality at factories and construction sites nationwide, making the field deployment of 3D.Core much easier.

2. High-Precision 3D Models on All iPhone and iPad Models
This update enables depth estimation with precision surpassing information obtained via LiDAR sensors, significantly improving generation accuracy for all models. There is no need to purchase specialized devices, greatly lowering the barrier to entry. Additionally, the large screens of iPads can be used for model lists and measurement tasks within 3D.Core, significantly enhancing convenience on-site.

## About 3D.Core
3D.Core is an industrial 3D data utilization platform developed by Bestat, a spin-off from the Matsuo Laboratory at the University of Tokyo. It provides end-to-end support for acquiring, generating, processing, and utilizing diverse data—such as images, videos, point clouds, and 360-degree videos—by converting them into high-precision 3D models. It has been adopted by over 75 companies, primarily in the manufacturing and infrastructure sectors, for digital twin construction, production technology, and facility maintenance.