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Maps Made Easy: Setting the Bar for AI Mapping

Oct 16, 2024

4 min read

By: Mandy Tang

Mapping indoor spaces can feel like a huge task, and with billions of square feet mapped, we’ve seen it all. At Mappedin, we believe that mapping should be easy for everyone, not just the experts.

That’s why we develop tools to make mapping simple—regardless of your experience.

Our latest secret ingredient? AI. Long before it became the buzzword across industries, we were already refining our algorithms. Today, our advanced machine learning capabilities do the heavy lifting—cutting down manual tasks and accelerating workflows, allowing mapmakers to work faster than ever.

Defining the role of AI in mapping  

While other mapping solutions are just beginning their AI journey, our teams have already set the bar on how machine learning and automation can make mapping faster and smarter.

Pascale Walters, our AI Team lead, has this to say:

"AI is making waves in many industries, but at Mappedin, we've been leading the charge in bringing it to the world of mapping. Our goal is to use AI as a bridge, empowering people without technical expertise to create accurate maps with ease."

Learn more about a day in the life of Pascale Walters here.

The beginning of our AI journey 

It all started with a simple goal: to automate the tedious task of transforming 2D maps into digital versions. Today, it has evolved into a powerful AI tool that’s at the core of our mapping platform.

Mappedin's self-service mapping platform accepts various floor plan styles, leveraging advanced deep learning methods to manage a diverse set of appearances effectively. As pioneers in this field, we've gathered a rich, diverse training dataset, enhancing our AI's performance and adaptability. This combination of versatile inputs, a deep learning foundation, and an industry-leading dataset enables us to deliver unparalleled accuracy and efficiency in floor plan processing.

Our AI-powered mapping can help you:

Detect Walls: Instantly identify boundaries and structures, creating the foundation for an accurate 3D map.

Recognize Windows, Doors, Stairs & Elevators: Spot important features like entry points, stairs, and elevators, so your map reflects the full layout and helps users navigate efficiently.

Label Rooms & Objects: Automatically reads and applies labels for rooms and objects, making your map fully functional and ready to use as soon as it’s generated.

Save time and money with AI

AI transforms your static PDFs into interactive 3D maps in seconds—no manual work is needed. Just upload a floor plan, and let AI mapping handle the rest.

Digitize Instantly: Our AI transforms floor plans into fully interactive 3D maps, giving visitors an engaging experience.

Cut Costs: By automating the mapping process, you save time and resources. There’s no need for teams to recreate maps from scratch anymore.

Future-Proofing: Make it easy to keep your maps current and interactive. When changes happen, you don’t need to start from scratch—it’s all handled seamlessly by the system.

Mappedin AI mapping in action

The Toronto PATH is a massive underground maze connecting buildings, shops, and transit across downtown. Mapping it? Not easy—especially since some areas don't even have detailed floor plans.

That's where our AI stepped in. We sourced existing floor plans and transformed them into fully interactive 3D maps. For sections without any plans, we used our mobile app, powered by LiDAR on Apple devices, to create new layouts from scratch. With our mapping tools, we captured everything—walls, doors, stairs, elevators, and more—making the entire PATH easy to navigate and accessible for everyone.

The future of AI-powered maps

We're just getting started. Our expert team is on a mission to make creating beautiful maps faster and easier for everyone.

With an ambitious roadmap ahead, we're committed to innovating and reducing the time and resources needed.

Curious to experience our AI mapping? Sign up for free and start mapping today!