Future House | 3D Scanning Tool for Tablets

Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey tests out a 3D scanning tool that attaches to tablets and can quickly measure rooms

by Ross Trethewey

Skill

Easy

Cost

$500

Estimated Time

less than 1 hour

Steps:

Attach the 3D scanning tool to a tablet and download the corresponding app.
Follow the instructions in the app to scan a room.
The measurements of a space are available immediately. For an additional fee, a CAD drawing can be created of the space for use in 3D modeling programs.