Can a generated map replace a building inspection?
No. A generated representation can help organize and query information, but responders and facility staff must verify critical details such as access, exits and hazards against current site conditions.
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NIST INSIGHT Builds Indoor Maps First Responders Can Query Before a CallNIST’s INSIGHT research turns building scans into structured indoor scene graphs for pre-incident planning, with human review still central to operational use.
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