Backpack 3D scanning hustle: $400 per tour plus $99/month hosting via Gaussian Splatting
anthara_ai · x · 2026-10-18
A 24-year-old in China straps on a backpack loaded with cameras and scanning gear, walks into hotels, apartments and shops, and captures in about 20 minutes. Using 3D Gaussian Splatting and Luma AI he builds walk-through 3D virtual tours for property listings.
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