3D Laser Scanning - Insight Services

Q: Double Scan

The bigger the job, the more often people and machines are moving through it.Workers, pedestrians, machinery, cars — moving things in the scanner’s field of view create ghost points that need to be removed in post.When set to Double Scan, the RTC360 takes two passes, compares the data from each to detect the moving objects, removes them, and then reduces the data to a single scan.

3D LiDAR Scanner

Our 3D LiDAR Scanner is a portable, handheld device designed to capture highly detailed 3D digital models of any space as you move through it. Whether you’re scanning a large building, intricate structure, or expansive environment, this scanner offers the quickest and most efficient way to create an accurate digital interpretation. As you move through the environment, the device continuously analyzes the surrounding surfaces and unique spatial characteristics, using advanced LiDAR technology to precisely determine its 3D position within the space.

Key Features

The BLK2GO captures 420,000 points per second and includes GrandSLAM technology: a combination of LiDAR SLAM, visual SLAM, and an IMU to orient itself in 3D space and scan while in motion. It is fully compatible with the Leica Geosystems Cyclone suite of Reality Capture software and offers unprecedented scanning speed to reality capture users in industries worldwide.

Simple Handheld Operation

With the BLK2GO’s design, grab and go to scan. Its mobile mapping technology makes it simple to scan while walking.

GrandSLAM Sensor Fusion Technology

BLK2GO’s GrandSLAM technology combines LiDAR SLAM, Visual SLAM, and an IMU to deliver best-in-class handheld mobile mapping performance. While you walk, GrandSLAM technology senses your movements and calculates the BLK2GO’s change of position in 3D space.

3D Point Clouds

The BLK2GO’s dual-axis LiDAR senor captures data in 3D as you walk through a space, producing fully colorized 3D point clouds.

Industries

Architecture

Streamlines the process of creating accurate as-built models for renovation, construction management, and building information modeling.

Facility Management

Efficiently maps large facilities for maintenance planning, space management, and asset tracking.

Real Estate

Detailed 3D tours of properties, enhancing marketing efforts, and aiding in property evaluations.

Urban Planning

Captures precise data for city planning, infrastructure development, and transportation projects.

Capture an entire building, structure, or other large environment in minutes. All you need to do is walk.

Reduce the time needed to plan and scan on-site, and it doesn’t need a tripod or a trained operator.

BLK2GO data is the foundation for accurate floorplans, BIM models, and 3D visualizations.

FAQ

What is LiDAR?

LiDAR stands for Light Detection and Ranging, and it’s a remote sensing technology that uses laser light to measure the distance to objects.

How does LiDAR work?

LiDAR emits laser pulses and measures how long it takes for them to bounce back after hitting objects. This data is used to create a point cloud that represents the object’s shape and position in 3D space.

What can LiDAR data do?

LiDAR data creates a detailed three-dimensional model of the target area, including terrain, topography, and vegetation. The digital terrain model of the surface can then be used to generate various additional products, such as slope or visibility models. The 3D data on the vegetative structure can be used for a variety of forestry and ecological applications.

What are the Benefits of 3D Laser Scanning?

Sites are captured in high detail the first time, eliminating the need for return visits. High speed data collection expedites time-sensitive projects or those that require minimal disruption. Datasets are dimensionally accurate, measurable, and shareable, optimizing the efficiency of time spent during project planning and execution. Communication is improved, teams can discuss plans while each has access to the same information, creating a more dynamic working environment.

How Long Does Laser Scanning Take?

For most jobs, large areas can be laser scanned in as little as a couple of hours or larger sites in as little as a few days. Entire facilities or campuses can take several weeks to capture the entire site, but most projects are measured in hours or days.

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RTC360

RTC360 LT

Scan Speed

Up to 2,000,000 pts / sec

Up to 1,000,000 pts / sec

Data Acquisition

<2 mins for complete full dome scan and spherical HDR image at 6mm @ 10 m resolution

<3 mins for complete full dome scan and spherical HDR image at 6mm @ 10 m resolution

Range

Min. 0.5 – up to 130 m

Resolution

3 user selectable settings (3/6/12 mm @ 10 m)

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Double Scan

The bigger the job, the more often people and machines are moving through it.

Workers, pedestrians, machinery, cars — moving things in the scanner’s field of view create ghost points that need to be removed in post.

When set to Double Scan, the RTC360 takes two passes, compares the data from each to detect the moving objects, removes them, and then reduces the data to a single scan.

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Virtual Inertial System (VIS)

VIS combines IMU data and live video to record where it is and how its position changes from one setup to the next, then automatically pre-registers a point cloud as it is captured.

In Leica Cyclone FIELD, the operator can view the point cloud to verify coverage, avoiding time wasters like over-scanning or having to make a return trip. Back at the office, start inspecting and sdjusting a pre-registered point cloud instead of assembling it one setup at a time.