Remote Measurements · Orbit Measure · Any Phone
Walk any space for 10–60 seconds with your phone. Our servers turn that video into a fully measurable 3D model. Every dimension — wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling, window widths — is queryable from anywhere. No tape measure, no assistant, no return visit.
How it works
Open Manifold, tap Orbit Measure, and walk the space. Just video — no LiDAR required. Works on any iOS or Android phone. Upload when you have signal and within minutes every dimension in that room is queryable from anywhere — for good.
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Open Orbit Measure and walk the space slowly for 10–60 seconds. Just shoot video — no special sensor required, works on any iPhone or Android phone. Cover walls, ceiling, floor, and all openings. Works fully offline — no signal needed during capture.
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Connect to any signal and the video uploads automatically. Manifold’s servers process it into a 3D model, a dimensioned floor plan, and the measurement tool. Processing time varies depending on server load — you’ll get a notification when your scan is ready.
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Open the scan from any device. Tap the ruler icon, tap two points in the 3D model. Manifold shows the distance instantly. Wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling, window widths, alcove depths — anything. The scan lives in your project forever.
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Tap Share to generate a link. Anyone — your client, structural engineer, or subcontractor — opens it in any browser and can take their own measurements. No account, no app, no login needed.
When this saves you
Remote measurement isn’t just for the dimension you forgot. It changes how estimates, procurement, and client communication work.
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Scan during the estimate walk. Price the job from your desk. Pull any dimension you need during procurement — without a second visit.
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Supplier needs an exact dimension before they can quote. Open the scan, measure it, confirm the order. 30 seconds, no truck.
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Client asks for the ceiling height in the hallway. You answer from your phone in 30 seconds instead of scheduling a return visit.
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Share the scan link with a sub who needs to measure before quoting. They measure from their office. No site visit needed for either of you.
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You’re back at the office. You realise you forgot the alcove width. Open the scan. Done. No 45-minute round trip.
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Deliver a permanent, measurable record of the finished space. Your client or engineer can pull dimensions from it years later.
“We had 10 rooftop units to survey for replacements. It started to rain and my clipboard was bleeding. So I used Manifold, walked around every unit and got everything I needed. I had measured the first one by hand — it was exactly correct. I am at the point of trusting the accuracy of it.”
Jake Stone
HVAC Contractor, NYC
📱 Device requirement
Orbit Measure works on any iOS or Android phone — no LiDAR sensor required. Just shoot video and upload. For RoomPlan 3D scanning (which creates a full architectural floor plan), you’ll need an iPhone 12 Pro or newer with LiDAR. See the full guide: How to take a 3D scan → /how-to-take-a-3d-scan
→ Full guide: How to take a 3D scanAny phone. 10–60 seconds of video. Every dimension queryable forever. Available on the Photo+Scan plan at $24/user/month — no credit card required to start.