VoxelCamera – 3D scanning with a mobile phone (YC Fellowship 2015)

In plain words

VoxelCamera is a mobile phone application that enables 3D scanning capabilities using a smartphone camera. Launched in 2015, it allows users to capture and create three-dimensional models of objects and environments directly from their device. The tool is designed for anyone interested in 3D scanning without requiring specialized hardware, making the technology accessible to general users who want to digitize physical objects or spaces.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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