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AR measurement app for trade workers

Create an augmented reality tool that helps tradespeople quickly measure spaces using just their phone camera.

Why now

Construction and home service workers need better mobile measurement tools as AR capabilities improve.

Who for
Contractors, tradespeople
Business model
Paid app, subscriptions
Effort
A few weeks

Tradespeople constantly need to measure spaces but carrying specialized tools is inconvenient. Existing apps often struggle with accuracy or complex interfaces.

Develop an AR app specifically for trade use cases - showing multiple measurements simultaneously, saving common room layouts, and exporting to CSV. Optimize for speed and reliability over visual polish.

Charge a one-time fee or subscription for pro features like CAD exports. The MVP could just do basic measurements with persistence.

AR measurement is competitive but focusing on trade-specific workflows could stand out from consumer-focused options.

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