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Barnama
18-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Mapxus, Ricoh Join Forces To Revolutionise Indoor Mapping with 360-degree Cameras
BUSINESS KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Hong Kong-based Mapxus Technology (Mapxus) has entered into a strategic technology partnership with Ricoh Company Ltd (Ricoh) to enhance indoor digital mapping and 360-degree panoramic applications across the Asia-Pacific region. According to a statement, the collaboration will integrate Mapxus' indoor navigation and spatial data platform with Ricoh's "RICOH360" cloud platform, which uses imagery from the "RICOH THETA" 360-degree camera. The partnership aims to simplify the creation of indoor navigation systems and virtual tours by streamlining workflows, improving data acquisition, and delivering real-time spatial visualisation. By combining Ricoh's imaging technology with Mapxus' artificial intelligence (AI)-driven indoor mapping, users will benefit from a seamless end-to-end solution from image capture to indoor navigation. Through the partnership, both companies aim to deliver efficient indoor data acquisition using 360-degree cameras, enable intuitive image capture and automatic uploads via the THETA Twin device, and support flexible data utilisation through the RICOH360 Cloud. The collaboration will also allow for real-time data processing and visualisation, the development of adaptive mapping technologies, and a significantly enhanced experience for users navigating indoor environments or viewing virtual tours. The collaboration is expected to accelerate innovation in digital twin technologies and provide practical insights for industries adopting indoor spatial intelligence. Mapxus, a leading provider of indoor mapping solutions, develops scalable technologies using multi-sensor fusion, Wi-Fi fingerprinting and AI to support industries ranging from retail and transport to healthcare and construction. Ricoh, a pioneer in 360-degree image and video solutions since the launch of RICOH THETA in 2013, has expanded its offerings through the RICOH360 platform, which integrates hardware, software and cloud services for streamlined data use.
Barnama
18-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Mapxus and Ricoh Partner to Optimize Indoor Mapping Workflow Using 360-Degree Cameras
HONG KONG, July 18 (Bernama) -- Mapxus Technology (Founder and CEO: Dr John Chan, hereinafter "Mapxus") has entered into a technology partnership with Ricoh Company, Ltd. (President and CEO: Akira Oyama, hereinafter 'Ricoh') to transform the fields of indoor digital mapping and 360-degree panoramic applications. Through this collaboration, users will be able to efficiently create indoor navigation systems and virtual tours using Mapxus services, streamlining workflows and enhancing operational efficiency. By integrating with Ricoh's "RICOH360" platform, which leverages images and videos captured using the 360-degree camera "RICOH THETA," Mapxus aims to deliver a superior user experience in indoor digital mapping for navigation, virtual tours, and spatial data collection.
Business Wire
18-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Mapxus and Ricoh Partner to Optimize Indoor Mapping Workflow Using 360-Degree Cameras
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mapxus Technology (Founder and CEO: Dr John Chan, hereinafter "Mapxus") has entered into a technology partnership with Ricoh Company, Ltd. (President and CEO: Akira Oyama, hereinafter 'Ricoh') to transform the fields of indoor digital mapping and 360-degree panoramic applications. Through this collaboration, users will be able to efficiently create indoor navigation systems and virtual tours using Mapxus services, streamlining workflows and enhancing operational efficiency. Mapxus & RICOH join forces to revolutionize indoor mapping with RICOH THETA 360° cameras! Discover smarter indoor navigation & virtual tours in Asia. By integrating with Ricoh's "RICOH360" platform, which leverages images and videos captured using the 360-degree camera "RICOH THETA," Mapxus aims to deliver a superior user experience in indoor digital mapping for navigation, virtual tours, and spatial data collection. Background Digital twin technologies that enable real-time monitoring of facilities and construction sites are gaining attention. Traditional spatial capturing methods typically require significant effort, involving video shooting, data export to PCs, and subsequent uploads and editing. However, due to their comprehensiveness and ease of use, 360-degree cameras and related mapping technologies are playing an increasingly important role. Since launching the world's first one-shot 360-degree camera 'RICOH THETA' in 2013, Ricoh has expanded its business leveraging 360-degree image and video technology. Currently, Ricoh is strengthening its "RICOH360" platform, which integrates devices, software, and cloud services to streamline the entire workflow from image capture to data utilization. Mapxus is a leading company in the field of cutting-edge indoor mapping technologies. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the company develops scalable solutions that integrate multi-sensor technology, Wi-Fi fingerprinting-based indoor positioning, and artificial intelligence. Joint Initiatives Through this technical partnership, Mapxus and Ricoh will drive innovation in indoor mapping solutions using 360-degree cameras. Mapxus will expand its navigation and data capture services across various industries in the Asia-Pacific region. The partnership aims to achieve the following: Efficient indoor data acquisition using 360-degree cameras Intuitive shooting capabilities via automatic data upload using THETA Twin, and flexible data utilization through RICOH360 Cloud. Real-time data processing and visualization via a cloud-based platform Development of adaptive mapping technologies Enhanced user experience for end-users browsing indoor navigation or virtual tours, and practical insights derived from spatial data This collaboration leverages the strengths of both companies to continuously drive innovation for the future. About Mapxus Mapxus is a leading provider of cutting-edge indoor mapping technology. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the company offers scalable solutions that integrate multi-sensor technology, Wi-Fi fingerprinting-based indoor positioning, and AI. Mapxus empowers individuals, businesses, governments, and NGOs to reimagine indoor spaces and improve accessibility, safety, and operational efficiency through innovative mapping solutions. About RICOH360 RICOH360 is a cross-industry platform brand focused on 360-degree image and video applications. By integrating devices, software, and cloud services, it streamlines the entire workflow from capture to data utilization, delivering an enhanced user experience.
