About

The Measurement Analytics (MANTIS) Lab is part of the Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying and Science (CBI) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. We explore the merging of geomatics engineering, remote sensing, and geospatial computing, including artificial intelligence (AI), to improve scientific and engineering decision-making through precise measurement, modeling, and analysis of natural and built environments.

The name “MANTIS” is partially inspired by the remarkable mantis shrimp. A unique marine creature known for its extraordinary vision system, akin to advanced multispectral satellite sensors. Mantis shrimp eyes have stereoscopic vision and possess a band of photoreceptors capable of detecting up to 12 different wavelengths of light across a wide spectrum from ultraviolet to near-infrared and polarized light.