# Room-Scanning Knapsacks The Laser Backpack Maps Interiors and Creates 3D Models By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-14 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-backpack References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5610259/laser-backpack-builds-instant-virtual-interiors) & [eecs.berkeley.edu](http://www.eecs.berkeley.edu/Research/Projects/Data/102670.html) Typical [knapsacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matrix-backpack) are overrated, what you want is the Laser Backpack. Of course, it comes with a responsibility that many may not want to shoulder -- the responsibility of scanning rooms. What now? Oh yes, this tech-savvy bag can [map out an interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threedimensional-spatial-data) with the help of four cameras and lasers, generating a [3D model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revopoint-trackit). Developed by a UC Berkley team, the Laser Backpack can mean exciting things for services like Google Maps. Yet commercial value aside, the Laser Backpack can serve simply as a glance into interiors without going anywhere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3D Mapping:** The Laser Backpack's ability to map out interiors using four cameras and lasers opens up opportunities for innovative 3D mapping technologies. - **Remote Virtual Touring:** The Laser Backpack provides a convenient way for people to explore and experience room interiors without physically being there, presenting potential for virtual touring services. - **Enhanced Navigation:** The use of the Laser Backpack's mapping technology could assist in enhancing navigation systems by providing more accurate and detailed interior mapping data. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Real Estate:** Real estate professionals can utilize the Laser Backpack's 3D mapping capability to offer immersive virtual property tours to potential buyers, enhancing the showcasing of properties. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage the Laser Backpack's room-scanning feature to create accurate 3D models of spaces, enabling them to better visualize and plan their designs. - **Technology:** Companies in the technology industry can explore incorporating the Laser Backpack's mapping technology into their navigation systems, offering customers more precise and efficient indoor navigation experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tactical Tech-Infused Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coalax-lancer300.md) - [Trackable Travel Tech Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scapade-airpack-backpack.md) - [3D Room Scanning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/room-scanner.md) - [Full Color 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ascand-laser-scanner.md) - [3D-Printed Backpack Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unltd-series.md) - [One-Touch Access Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watson-the-pack-30.md) - [Oversized Earbud Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpack.md) - [Next-Gen Business Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-backpack-that-stands-up.md) - [Pocket-Packed Antitheft Travel Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korin-hubpack-33.md)