LiDAR in new iPad Pro

LiDAR is an exciting addition to iPad and I love the ideas for your profession. At this time I'm not familiar with a specific app list centered around this new feature. If we review the press surrounding this release, there are a few specific apps referenced in print and promotional video.

"The LiDAR Scanner improves the Measure app, making it faster and easier to automatically calculate someone’s height, while helpful vertical and edge guides automatically appear to let users more quickly and accurately measure objects. The Measure app also now comes with Ruler View for more granular measurements and allows users to save a list of all measurements, complete with screenshots for future use." --from Apple Newsroom 3-18-20 publication

Other apps showcased in the iPad release video:

• • Hot Lava* (from Apple Arcade)
  • Shapr3D CAD modeling*
  • Complete Anatomy Platform 2020*
  • IKEA Place*

*Apps shared in release of new iPad Pro note LiDAR incorporation to new or existing app available later this year. "Apps are available on the App Store. Title availability is subject to change. App features shown are for illustrative purposes only and may not currently be available for each app. Check with the app developer for feature availability. Apple Arcade requires a subscription." --from Apple Newsroom 3-18-20 publication

To follow up, does the LiDAR save in a file format? If so, would it be an industry standard? I was watching archaeologists laboriously measure sites and thought this would be far faster and more accurate.

the LiDar sensor stands for light detection and ragging , which means it's senses motion but it's more dedicated to AR also known as Augmented Reality . I recommend the IKEA virtual furniture app it's more like a game you design your home with IKEA's trademarked furniture .

As a historic building conservator I would have very similar uses. Can I add to the query - would such uses have any baring on the Capacity spec of the iPad Pro being used/bought?