KiMap Brings Editable 3D Indoor Mapping to the Browser Using React and Three.js

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KiMap is a browser-based indoor mapping editor built with React and Three.js that allows teams to create and edit structured floor plans in both 2D and 3D views. Unlike traditional rendering-focused tools, KiMap preserves spatial relationships between walls, rooms, floors, and objects to support use cases like navigation, digital twins, and facility management. The tool is designed to make early-stage indoor spatial workflows accessible without requiring a full custom pipeline. KiMap is currently available in free early access, with no account needed to try a live example. The development team is actively seeking feedback from professionals working in indoor navigation, GIS, WebGL, and digital-twin workflows.

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