Paracosm

Paracosm is a technology company based in Gainesville, FL, founded in 2013.

The company specializes in portable lidar-capture, 3D mapping, and visualization technologies for both indoor and outdoor spaces. Acquired by Occipital, Inc. in 2017, Paracosm focuses on mobile reality capture solutions that serve various applications, including construction progress monitoring, forestry, facilities management, and augmented/virtual reality. One of their key products is the PX-80, a portable SLAM-based lidar scanner designed for efficient large-scale 3D mapping. Paracosm also offers cloud-based software for 3D reconstruction, mapping, and scene perception, which enhances spatial awareness for machines and immersive experiences. Their technologies enable rapid 3D documentation and support integration with platforms like Project Tango and the Unity game engine, contributing to advancements in robotics and gaming.