Lynx Laboratories
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Lynx Laboratories, founded in 2012, emerged from the University of Texas at Austin's Perception Lab, where its founders were engaged in real-time 3D reconstruction techniques using GPU processing. The company established itself as a provider of technology for 3D structural capture and photography, with its headquarters in Austin, Texas. The firm focused on developing mobile 3D scanning software tailored for a variety of professional applications, including engineering, design, construction measurements, surveying, and biometrics.
The core of Lynx Laboratories' business was its mobile software, which was engineered to transform compatible hardware into powerful 3D scanners. A key competitive advantage for the company was the accuracy of its 3D scans, which was achieved through a custom-developed stereo vision pipeline and advanced calibration methods for structured light sensors. This allowed for the creation of globally consistent, room-scale 3D models with a simple user interface. The business operated within the multimedia and design software industry, with a focus on SaaS, mobile technology, and construction technology verticals. Its client base consisted of professionals in fields requiring precise 3D measurements and models.
Throughout its operation, Lynx Laboratories secured investments from several firms, including Austin Ventures, Capital Factory, and the Austin Technology Incubator. The company's work also attracted funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) through a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II grant to further its research in 3D scanning. Ultimately, Lynx Laboratories was acquired by Canvas, a company also operating in the multimedia and design software space.
Keywords: 3D scanning software, mobile 3D scanning, structural capture, 3D imaging, construction technology, reality capture, 3D modeling, surveying technology, mobile SaaS, digital twin, 3D measurement, real-time 3D reconstruction, GPU processing, structured light scanning, computer vision, Austin startup, perception lab, design software, engineering tools, acquired by Canvas