3D data collaboration gains momentum with Stitch3D's innovative power
In a groundbreaking move, Stitch3D, a cloud-based platform founded by Clark Yuan MBA '22, is set to redefine the way we handle and share 3D data. Yuan, a former U.S. Army serviceman, conceived the idea for this innovative system during his tenure in a Navy accelerator in 2020.
Stitch3D's vision is to replace traditional photos and videos with 3D data in various scenarios, such as traffic accidents and crime scenes. By doing so, emergency responders can focus on their primary duties rather than preserving evidence. In the longer term, Yuan believes that the increasing affordability and ubiquity of 3D sensors will propel 3D data into the mainstream.
At its core, Stitch3D's platform offers a web browser-based 3D viewer for efficient rendering and analysis of 3D data. It is compatible with several cloud platforms for sharing, analyzing, and viewing 3D files, each offering unique features suitable for these tasks.
Comparing Stitch3D with Other Platforms
While Stitch3D is specialized for 3D model processing and viewing, platforms like Google Drive or OneDrive serve broader purposes but support file sharing and preview capability, including 3D files to a limited extent.
Cloudinary and Wedia, on the other hand, offer Digital Asset Management (DAM) solutions with creative workflow support and asset management features beneficial when working on complex projects involving 3D assets.
pCloud, while not specifically a 3D file specialized platform, provides native cross-platform file management with virtual drive features facilitating large file storage and seamless access, which can complement 3D asset workflows without specific built-in 3D processing.
Stitch3D's Unique Offerings
Stitch3D's platform focuses on photogrammetry workflows – uploading images to reconstruct 3D models, with cloud-based processing and visualization. It offers high-end analytics useful for various industries, including measurements, angles, and connection to satellite imagery.
Users can collaborate on 3D files, visualize their data on any browser or mobile device, and layer 3D scans onto real-world maps. Stitch3D's platform is designed to manage, analyze, and share 3D files of any size and format.
Stitch3D has already made significant strides, working with land and aerial surveyors, architects, and construction firms. The company received funding from MIT Sandbox to build prototypes and cloud computing services. It has also garnered interest from law enforcement agencies, insurers, and construction firms, in addition to its work with the U.S. Navy, Air Force, and Department of Defense.
In the future, Stitch3D plans to release a mobile application later this year, allowing users to tap into smartphones with light detection and ranging (lidar) sensors embedded. The company aims to help derive business insights from 3D data, viewing this as a key driver for long-term success. As 3D data becomes more common, Yuan believes that the number of industries Stitch3D works in will continue to grow.
In conclusion, if your primary need is robust 3D processing, analysis, and specialized sharing, Stitch3D's platform is purpose-built for this. For general 3D file storage and sharing with collaborative capabilities, Google Drive, OneDrive, and DAM platforms like Cloudinary or Wedia provide strong alternatives, though they may require additional tools for in-depth analysis or modeling.
- Stitch3D, a groundbreaking platform founded by Clark Yuan MBA '22, specializes in 3D data processing, analyzing, and sharing, aiming to replace traditional photos and videos in various scenarios like traffic accidents and crime scenes.
- Stitch3D's unique offerings include a high-end analytics feature useful for various industries, photogrammetry workflows for creating 3D models, and collaboration capabilities on 3D files, making it an ideal choice for those seeking robust 3D processing, analysis, and specialized sharing.
- Recently, Stitch3D secured funding from MIT Sandbox to build prototypes and cloud computing services, demonstrating its commitment to technological advancement and data-and-cloud computing in the realm of 3D data.
