AI Autolocation for Field Notes

Overview

AI Autolocation is a feature powered by our Spatial AI Engine that automates the process of placing Field Notes on indoor floor plans. Like GPS for the outdoors, AI Autolocation works inside buildings—even without a cell signal, WiFi, or additional hardware.

With AI Autolocation, you can create Field Notes on your mobile device and, by leveraging existing 360° captures, OpenSpace will automatically suggest the location on your floor plan. AI Autolocation is highly accurate, but you can manually correct the location at any time.

Key benefits

• Reduces manual effort and speeds up punch walks, inspection documentation, and more
• Significantly decreases the time to document and locate issues in the field
• Eliminates the need to pinch/zoom or drop pins for every Field Note
• Reduces human error and increases accuracy of issue location
• Works offline and without installing extra beacons or sensors

Permissions

Prerequisites

• Capture requirements: You must have at least one recent and complete 360° capture per floor plan (sheet). The more frequent and comprehensive the captures, the better AI Autolocation will work. For best accuracy with AI Autolocation, perform new 360° captures when site conditions change significantly.

Getting ready to use AI Autolocation

• Ensure your mobile device is updated and location permissions are enabled.
• Open the OpenSpace mobile app and make sure the relevant project is selected.

Using AI Autolocation to create Field Notes

• In the OpenSpace mobile app, select the + button and select Camera.

• Take a photo (or multiple) of the issue or area you wish to document, then select Create new Field Note.
  • Tip: For best results, hold your phone out in front of you when creating Field Notes.

• On the first Field Note of your session, manually select your location on the floor plan.

• On subsequent Field Notes, AI Autolocation will suggest your position. Confirm the suggested spot or move the pin slightly, if needed.

• Select Save and repeat as needed. AI Autolocation will continue to suggest a new position for every Field Note you create as you move through the space.
  • Note: If you change sheets on the project, you need to manually switch your sheet in the app. Once you’ve selected the new sheet, AI Autolocation will begin suggesting positions on the new sheet. (We’ll soon be releasing automatic level detection, where the app will prompt you to switch sheets.)

Troubleshooting

If AI Autolocation is not working or seems inaccurate:

• Check your capture: Check how recently your capture was taken and the coverage. If your most recent capture is over two weeks old or if there have been significant site changes, do a new 360° capture, ensuring good floor coverage.
• Reduce interference: Hold your phone out and away from other phones, keys, wallets, headphones, and power tools.
• First Field Note location: Remember that you must manually select the location of the first Field Note in each session.
• Floor changes: If you change levels, be sure that you are on the correct sheet. If OpenSpace has detected that you have gone up or down a level, will we automatically suggest for you to select a new sheet.
• Contact Support: If you’re still having issues after troubleshooting, reach out to OpenSpace Support at support@openspace.ai and include your device and project details.

FAQ

Does AI Autolocation work outdoors?

Yes! We use GPS to handle outdoor positions. To leverage GPS outdoors, your sheet needs to be GPS registered. To GPS register a sheet, please send a request to OpenSpace Support.

How many captures do I need?

At minimum you need one capture on the active sheet, but more frequent and thorough captures lead to better results.

Can I use AI Autolocation if I’ve never done a 360° capture?

No, at least one 360° capture per floor/area is required.

What if I need to correct the suggested Field Note position?

You can always move the pin manually for any Field Note if the suggestion needs adjusting.

If you have any additional questions please reach out to the OpenSpace Support team at support@openspace.ai.