Cupix, Inc.
Information Communication
Project
Cloud based software development for 3D modeling and VR Tour creation using 360-degree 2D photo images
Project Summary
Cupix has proprietary photogrammetry algorithm which can reconstruct 3D models out of overlapped features from multiple 2D photos.
There are several photogrammetry algorithms for such purposes and it's relatively easier to create 3D models from high quality pictures, but the most challenging part is to develop stable photogrammetry and 3D scene reconstruction software that can process photos taken by consumer-grade 360 cameras. The photo quality of them is way below the acceptable level due to its noise, distortion, low-resolution, etc. as an input of prevalent image processing pipeline.
Because our solution makes 3D and VR model creation extremely easy and affordable, AEC (Architect, engineering & Construction) engineers can do as-built 3D site capture by themselves (without hiring a 3D scanning service firm) on a regular basis (instead of one-time per project) with operation expenses (instead of capital expenditure on high-dollar equipment).
There are several photogrammetry algorithms for such purposes and it's relatively easier to create 3D models from high quality pictures, but the most challenging part is to develop stable photogrammetry and 3D scene reconstruction software that can process photos taken by consumer-grade 360 cameras. The photo quality of them is way below the acceptable level due to its noise, distortion, low-resolution, etc. as an input of prevalent image processing pipeline.
Because our solution makes 3D and VR model creation extremely easy and affordable, AEC (Architect, engineering & Construction) engineers can do as-built 3D site capture by themselves (without hiring a 3D scanning service firm) on a regular basis (instead of one-time per project) with operation expenses (instead of capital expenditure on high-dollar equipment).
Business Model
We are planning to charge monthly subscription fees for cloud-based Cupix VR tour creation software . It would start with a free plan and the most expensive plan targeting construction companies, and general contractors would cost $200 per month & per project. The subscribers can create and share their VR Tours with other users through Cupix cloud service.
Main Achievements
" DailyHotel (www.dailyhotel.co.kr), founded in July 2013 and based in South Korea, develops and markets a hotel and restaurant booking mobile app. Even if they were ranked #1 in the travel app category in South Korea, they wanted to move onto what’s next and think about how they can serve users’ needs in better ways to stand out in an increasingly competitive landscape. Therefore, they started providing 3D virtual tours created by our beta software from June 2017. This new service helped them increase their user satisfaction and also booking conversion rate by 25%.
Date of Establishment2015-08-19
AcceleratorPrimer
StageInformation Communication
Date of TIPS Selection2015-12-02