Light Detection and Ranging technology that uses laser pulses to create a 3D map of a space. Some newer iPhones and iPads include LiDAR sensors. BabyProof can use LiDAR data for more accurate room measurements and hazard placement.
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The process of pointing your phone's camera around a room so the app can analyze the space for safety hazards. BabyProof guides you through a slow pan of each room, identifying risks as it goes. It takes about 2 to 3 minutes per room.
Technology that measures the distance between the camera and objects in a scene. It helps BabyProof understand the 3D layout of your room, including how far things are from the ground, how close furniture is to walls, and whether gaps exist that could trap a child.
Technology that overlays digital information onto the real world through a phone or tablet camera. BabyProof uses AR to show you exactly where hazards are in your home and how to fix them. Think Pokemon Go, but for finding dangerous outlets and wobbly furniture.