3D Geodata Academy

3D Spatial OS: Build the Engine That Powers Spatial AI

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Build the Engine That Powers Spatial AI

Go from raw point clouds to a deployed 3D application. 5 production modules. Real Python. No black boxes. Just code you own.

5
Production modules
40+
Hours of content
$2B+
Student company revenue

Methods validated inside

AIRBUS CNES THALES META BMW ESRI

See what you’re building

A walkthrough of the course, the projects, and the production mindset behind it.

500M+

Points per pipeline. Designed for city-scale digital twins.

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Students trained worldwide across 80 countries.

12+ yrs

Production experience distilled into structured, repeatable workflows.

You’ve hit the wall.

You can load a point cloud in Python. You’ve called Open3D’s visualization function. Maybe you’ve run a segmentation script from a tutorial. But when someone asks you to build a production pipeline that handles 500 million points, classifies them, and serves the result to a browser, you freeze.

That’s the gap. Not syntax. Not libraries. It’s the architectural judgment to pick the right tool, sequence the right operations, and ship something that works outside a Jupyter notebook.

The AI paradox

AI can write Python. But an LLM doesn’t understand the memory constraints of a billion-point LiDAR scan. ChatGPT will give you a script that works on 10,000 points. Deploy it on a city-scale digital twin, and it’ll crash your RAM in four seconds. In the age of AI, syntax is cheap. Architectural intuition is the premium.

What you’ll build

Not exercises. Not toy datasets. These are production systems.

Point cloud parsed, filtered and downsampled from E57/LAS/PLY at scale

3D data processing engine

Parse, filter, downsample, and structure point clouds at scale. Handle E57, LAS, PLY with proper memory management.

Segmented 3D scene overlaid with a graph of object nodes and spatial-relation edges

Spatial AI scene graphs

Turn raw point clouds into queryable knowledge graphs. Encode object hierarchies and spatial relationships. The foundation every spatial reasoning system is built on.

Annotator correcting predicted labels on a 3D point cloud in an active-learning loop

Human-in-the-loop 3D classifier

Build a HITL classification engine. Semi-automated labelling, active learning, and foundation-model-assisted pipelines that scale without armies of annotators.

Multi-agent orchestration diagram over a 3D scene: detect, classify, reason

Autonomous 3D AI agents

Design multi-agent systems that reason about 3D space. Orchestrate autonomous classification, detection, and decision-making over spatial data.

Browser viewer streaming a massive octree-chunked point cloud with smooth navigation

WebGL streaming app

Ship your engine to the browser. Chunked octree streaming, Three.js rendering, and a client-ready web interface.

DEV to PROD pipeline: PDAL chunking, cloud deployment, live spatial AI agent

Production deployment

DEV to PROD. PDAL chunking for massive datasets, cloud deployment, and live spatial AI agents in production.

Note from Dr. Poux

I built this course because I watched too many talented engineers hit the exact same wall. They knew Python. They knew the math. But nobody had taught them how to think in systems, how to architect a pipeline that survives contact with real data at real scale. That’s what I’m transferring here: 12 years of hard-won production decisions.

How this course works

Designed for working professionals. Built for the AI era.

100% asynchronous

Access every module 24/7 on the LMS. No live sessions required. Work at your own pace, on your schedule.

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Code-along projects

Every module ships with complete Python source code. Clone the repo, run it, modify it. No copy-pasting from videos.

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Progress tracking

Built-in progress dashboard. Track your completion across all 5 modules, mark milestones, monitor your learning velocity.

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Production-first pedagogy

No toy datasets. Every exercise uses real-world data at real scale. You build systems that work outside a notebook.

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Lifetime access

You keep access forever. Every future module, every code update, every new technique I add to the curriculum. If anything ever happens, I’ll send you the full offline version too.

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AI-era architecture

AI writes syntax. This course teaches the judgment AI can’t replicate: what to build, how to scale it, when to switch approaches.

On AI and this course

Copilot can autocomplete your for-loop. It can even suggest whether to use RANSAC or deep learning on a noisy industrial scan. But without the right context, AI picks the wrong tool half the time. It can’t know the memory constraints of your specific scanner, the noise profile of your data, or the deployment target for your pipeline. You need to be the one guiding it. That’s the judgment I’m transferring. That’s what makes you the engineer AI amplifies, not the one AI replaces.

The Operating System

5 modules. Each one ships a working system. Together, they form the complete stack.

Prerequisites

This course picks up where tutorials leave off. If you feel below on any point, don’t worry: you’ll get access to a complete ebook covering every prerequisite.

  • Python (mid-level): comfortable with classes, file I/O, NumPy, list comprehensions, virtual environments
  • Basic linear algebra: vectors, dot products, rotation matrices. I explain the rest as we go
  • Hardware: 16 GB RAM minimum (32 GB+ recommended for AI modules). CUDA GPU recommended but not required for most modules
  • Software: Windows (natively supported), easily portable to Linux and Mac. All tools are free and open-source. Zero extra cost

No 3D experience required. I build the spatial intuition from the ground up.

013D data foundations
Architecture & Setup

Set up your processing environment. Parse raw LiDAR data (LAS, E57, PLY). Build the data structures that every other module depends on.

Environment setup with conda and pip
E57, LAS, PLY file parsing
Memory-efficient data structures
Coordinate system transforms
Point cloud visualization pipeline
02Graph intelligence
Scene Graphs

Turn point clouds into knowledge graphs. Build scene graphs that encode spatial relationships. This is where raw geometry becomes intelligence.

Graph construction from point clouds
Spatial relationship encoding
Semantic labeling pipelines
Scene graph querying and traversal
03Agent architecture
AI Orchestration

Design AI agents that reason about 3D space. Orchestrate multi-agent workflows for autonomous data processing, classification, and decision-making.

Agent design patterns for 3D
Multi-agent orchestration
Autonomous classification pipelines
Decision-making under uncertainty
04Human-in-the-loop 3D intelligence
HITL & Active Learning

Build a HITL 3D classifier. Active learning, foundation-model-assisted labelling, and semi-automated workflows that scale without armies of annotators.

HITL engine architecture for 3D
Active learning and sample prioritization
Foundation-model-assisted labelling
Semi-automated annotation at scale
Quality metrics and evaluation
05Spatial AI production
Deploy & Stream

Ship your spatial engine. PDAL chunking, cloud deployment, Three.js WebGL rendering, and a client-ready web interface streaming 3D data in real time.

PDAL chunking for massive data
Cloud deployment workflows
Three.js WebGL rendering
Octree-based progressive loading
Client-ready web interface
Portfolio-ready deployed project
Dr. Florent Poux, founder of the 3D Geodata Academy

Your instructor

Dr. Florent Poux

I’ve spent 12+ years in 3D geospatial: from field surveys with total stations to building AI systems for Fortune 500 companies. I published the O’Reilly book on 3D Data Science with Python. I’ve advised startups valued at over 15M EUR. I’ve held a professorship, taught at university, and led R&D for some of the largest organizations in the space.

I don’t teach syntax. I teach judgment. Every module is built around real decisions I’ve faced in production. Which neural renderer fits an industrial inspection job. How to architect a semantic pipeline that doesn’t choke on 500M points. When to use algorithmic methods and when to switch to deep learning.

15,000+ readers
O’Reilly author
PhD in 3D geospatial
12+ years in the field
ISPRS Award winner
1,500+ citations
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Engineers, researchers, and professionals from 80 countries.

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3D Spatial OS

Full production curriculum + source code + lifetime updates

€1,497 one-time
  • 5 production modules (40+ hours)i
  • Complete Python source code
  • Scene graphs + multi-agent orchestration
  • Production deployment + cloud workflows
  • Lifetime access + all future updatesi
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Zero-risk guarantee: Apply the course material. If you don’t see real results within 90 days, I’ll refund you in full. No forms, no questions.

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The complete ecosystem

3D AI Architect Program

The complete spatial AI curriculum, delivered in 3 tiers. Pick the depth that matches where you are — Foundations to get moving, Professional for the full OS stack, Ultimate for live access and priority support.

  • 3D AI Acceleratori: 17 episodes in 6 acts
  • 3D Course Libraryi: 24+ standalone courses
  • All 4 OS courses (Professional & Ultimate tiers)
  • Neurones 3D software access
  • Monthly drop-in sessions with Dr. Poux (Ultimate)
  • Spatial AI job and market intel
  • Priority support + services access (Ultimate)
  • 300+ hours of content
Explore the Architect Program

What you’re getting access to

Everything I’ve built over 12+ years, from land surveying in the field to advising 15M EUR startups, compressed into one curriculum you can start today. Delivered by the first QUALIOPI-certified 3D geospatial academy.

2013
Engineer diploma in land surveying
ENGINEER
2015
Field surveyor + PhD research
2 YRS IN THE FIELD
2019
PhD in 3D geospatial AI
PhD DEFENDED
2020
ISPRS Dangermond Award + Professorship
1,500+ CITATIONS
2021
Fortune 500 R&D + startup advisor (15M+ EUR)
AIRBUS, CNES, BMW
2024
Splatting, Agents, Scene Graph R&D
FRONTIER
2025
O’Reilly book + 15K readers
60+ TUTORIALS
Today
15,000 students, 80 countries
QUALIOPI CERTIFIED
Enterprise-grade

Every pipeline was battle-tested on Fortune 500 projects processing billions of points. You’re getting the real playbook, not theory.

Research-backed

Methods validated by peer-reviewed publications, the ISPRS scientific community, and 1,500+ academic citations. Not guesswork.

Production-proven

Built by someone who surveyed in the field, defended a PhD, advised funded startups, and shipped products to Fortune 500 clients.

My commitment

I share more free content than most people put behind a paywall. That’s intentional. I want you to know exactly what you’re getting before you invest. This course is the concentrated, structured version of everything I know. No fluff. No filler. Just the production path.

Find the right path for you

From single courses to the complete ecosystem.

Feature Standalone Course 3D Spatial OS Course Library 3D AI Architecti Enterprise
Courses included 1 topic 5 modules Full catalogi 3 OS courses + Library (tiered) Custom
Hours of content 2-8h 40+ hours 150+ hours 300+ hours (tiered) Custom
Production source code
Lifetime access
3D AI Accelerator Tracki
Neurones 3D softwarei
Spatial AI job & market inteli
Monthly drop-in sessionsi
Priority support + services accessi ✓ tiered
Custom onboardingi
Team licensing
Price €97 – €497 €1,497 €1,297 Starts at €1,999 On request

Straight answers

Do I need prior 3D experience?

No. You need solid Python skills (mid-level or above) and basic linear algebra. I build the 3D intuition from the ground up. If you’ve worked with NumPy arrays, you’re ready.

What hardware do I need?

Minimum 16 GB RAM. For the HITL and AI agent modules, 32 GB+ and a CUDA GPU are recommended. Most modules run fine on a modern laptop.

How long do I have access?

Lifetime. One payment, permanent access. That includes every future update I add to the curriculum. No subscriptions, no expiration, no hidden fees.

What’s the refund policy?

90 days. Apply the material, build something real. If you don’t see results, email me and I’ll refund you in full. No hoops, no forms, no questions. I want you to succeed, not to feel trapped.

Is this the same as the standalone courses?

Spatial OS is the complete production path. The standalone courses (Scene Graph Intelligence, Spatial Agent Orchestration, HITL Engine, Facility Management) are individual modules. If you want the full journey from foundations to deployment, this is it.

Can AI replace what this course teaches?

AI can write Python and even suggest approaches. But it doesn’t know the memory constraints of your scanner, the noise profile of your dataset, or whether your client needs a browser app or a batch pipeline. Without that context, AI guesses. This course teaches you to be the one directing AI: the architectural judgment, the system-level thinking, the production decisions that turn suggestions into working products.

Do you offer team or enterprise pricing?

Yes. For teams of 3+ or enterprise licensing, contact me at howto@learngeodata.eu. I offer volume discounts and can tailor onboarding for your team’s domain (AEC, automotive, surveying, research).

How is this different from free YouTube or Medium content?

My free content teaches individual techniques. This course teaches you how to connect them into production systems. Free content gives you pieces. This gives you the complete blueprint, the code, and the judgment to put it all together.

Why does the price increase?

Every time I add a new module, technique, or project to the curriculum, the value goes up, and so does the price. If you lock your price now, you get every future addition at today’s rate. The longer you wait, the more you pay for the same access.

Not sure if this course fits?

If you have specific questions about how the curriculum applies to your role, your team’s needs, or your technical background, I’m happy to help you figure it out before you commit.

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