Hesai's Kosmo AI spatial camera. [Photo/jiading.gov.cn]
Shanghai-based Hesai Technology has unveiled what it calls the world's first AI spatial camera, capable of quickly turning real-world spaces into detailed 3D models.
The handheld device combines 3D Lidar depth sensing with high-resolution color imaging. It can scan a room in minutes, capturing the location and size of objects, as well as surface textures and materials.
Powered by Hesai's Kosmo spatial intelligence platform, the camera uses Lidar, high-definition imaging, and 3D Gaussian Splatting technology to create high-quality, editable, and interactive 3D models. Users can explore the digital space from different angles.
High-quality 3D data is increasingly important for physical AI applications, such as autonomous vehicles and robots. Traditional 3D modeling often requires specialized equipment and extensive manual effort. Hesai's solution aims to make 3D data collection faster and easier.
The technology could also be used in film, gaming, and cultural tourism. Real-world scenes that once required large teams and weeks of work could be digitized much faster, reducing production time and costs.
The Kosmo AI spatial camera is expected to be released in the second half of 2026. Hesai said the technology will support physical AI and other applications requiring digital representations of real-world spaces.