Magicplan

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Magicplan
Developer(s) Sensopia Inc.
Operating system iOS, Android, Web (Cloud)
Available in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese
Type CAD, AR
License Proprietary
Website www.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 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]

Contents

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:

Applications

Magicplan is used by professionals and individuals for various purposes, such as:

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