Kaarta

Kaarta is a technology company that develops 3D mapping and localization platforms for mobile and fixed installations. Their systems enable real-time creation of dense 3D models of indoor and outdoor environments by integrating data from multiple sensors and performing simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM).

The core technology combines cameras or depth sensors with inertial measurement units (IMU) and, in some configurations, LiDAR to build maps and determine position as the device moves. The software supports pose estimation, loop closure to reduce drift, and produces outputs such as textured 3D meshes, georeferenced point clouds, and floor plans.

Applications for Kaarta’s platforms span architecture, engineering and construction, surveying, robotics, facilities management, cultural heritage documentation, and film or virtual production. The systems are designed to capture large environments quickly and convert raw sensor data into usable spatial models for planning, analysis, and visualization.

Kaarta’s hardware configurations are adaptable, including handheld devices, backpack or vehicle-mounted rigs, and compatible software that can run on consumer hardware. The emphasis across products is real-time operation, robustness in varied environments, and a user-friendly workflow that enables professionals to produce accurate spatial representations with limited setup.

In industry use, Kaarta is known for integrating multi-sensor data to deliver georeferenced maps and models that support design, inspection, and operation processes. The term “kaarta” in this context is primarily associated with Kaarta’s mapping technology and related workflows.