Impact Studies

Revolutionizing Pool Construction with AI Measurement

Industry

In-ground Residential Swimming Pool Solutions

Market Leadership

Leading public company at the forefront of in-ground residential swimming pool solutions

Global Reach

Over 2,000 employees across more than 30 locations, producing over 100,000 pool covers and liners annually

The Challenge

Latham Pool and its builders faced challenges in streamlining the pool liner and cover measurement process, reducing errors, and improving efficiency.

Labor-Intensive Processes: Builders relied on manual measurements, often requiring two individuals, leading to potential human error and inefficiency while taking hours to measure pools.

Complex, Error-Prone Methods: The manual process required builders to perform calculations and create hand sketches, often resulting in errors and requiring multiple verification steps.

Time-Consuming Communication: The back-and-forth communication between builders and Latham’s order entry and design departments to verify measurements added delays to the production process.

Delayed Deliveries: The complexity of manual measurements extended lead times, impacting customer satisfaction.

The Solution

By integrating BrightAI's advanced AI technology, Latham Pool launched a groundbreaking Measurement AI Scanner, transforming the pool industry by reducing measurement time, increasing accuracy, and enabling inspection autonomy. This solution minimizes human error and accelerates delivery from weeks to days, effectively addressing key operational challenges.

What our partners are saying:

This tool not only streamlines the measuring process but also significantly shortens overall lead times. Turnaround times using Measure are up to 3x faster than traditional methods.

Scott Rajeski, President and CEO, Latham Pool

Real-time intelligence

Multimodal Sensors:
The AI Measurement scanner, equipped with advanced AIoT sensors, uses HD and infrared lasers to capture high-precision data. This allows operators to quickly and accurately measure pools of any size or shape. The scanner seamlessly handles various poolside features, such as diving decks, steps, ladders, and complex elements like decorative rocks, using an augmented-reality pole for enhanced visibility and efficiency.

AI Hub:
Collected data is processed instantly through Edge AI technology, providing real-time insights for immediate action in the field.

From reactive to proactive

Stateful OS:
Automates repetitive tasks, generating precise pool drawings in minutes, eliminating manual work and reducing errors. The drawings are automatically integrated into the builder management portal, enabling accurate pricing and fast conversion of quotes into orders.

Infrastructure AI Foundation Model:
Real-time pattern detection

Automating operations

Web Portal:
Seamlessly integrates with Latham’s existing systems, ensuring a streamlined process from measurement to manufacturing.

iPad App:
The app guides the user through set up and syncs with the scanner, capturing points measured in real-time, and creating digital records.

Effortless Pool Measurement

Watch how easy it is to measure a pool with the AI scanner. Set up the tripod, walk the perimeter with the AR tag, and let the scanner capture every detail in minutes. The app records features, uploads measurements, and seamlessly places the cover order via the portal.

What our partners are saying:

The work with BrightAI was kind of like the Holy Grail for us on bringing in modern technology to help solve a large problem in our industry.

Will Cappiello, VP Vinyl Liners, Latham Pool

Benefits:

Operational Efficiency

Turnaround Times 3x faster than Traditional Methods: The AI Scanner reduces measurement time from hours to minutes, significantly improving workflow efficiency.

Increased Accuracy: The automated measurement process minimizes errors, reducing the need for rework and enhancing product quality.

Streamlined Order Processing: Accurate measurements enable same-day digital orders. This not only reduces production errors but it converts measurements into sales swiftly and efficiently.

Customer Satisfaction

Expedited Delivery: By accelerating the measurement and manufacturing process, Latham Pool now delivers custom pool covers in days instead of weeks, significantly boosting customer satisfaction.

Enhanced Communication: The seamless integration of measurement data into Latham’s systems reduces the need for back-and-forth communication, streamlining the customer experience.

Scaling for the future

Latham Pool plans to expand the deployment of the M1 AI Scanner across its operations, with a vision to modernize the pool measurement process industry-wide. This partnership with BrightAI positions Latham Pool as a leader in innovation, setting a new benchmark for efficiency and customer satisfaction in the pool industry.