Booming applications of laser scanning and rapid development of SLAM technology.

3D laser scanning has continued to develop and become increasingly mature in the past decade. The great advantage of 3D laser scanners is that they can quickly scan the objects and directly obtain high-precision cloud data without any reflective prism. And in recent years, the industry has witnessed the rapid development of SLAM (Simultaneous Localization And Mapping) technology, which boosts laser scanning to a greater extent. Nowadays, SLAM has made it self one of the current hotspots, as it helps to bring laser scanning from outdoor to indoor. When mobile scanning is no longer dependent to GPS signals, big data acquisition in the way of mobile methodology for indoor environments and underground space is now ready. 

SLAM devices follow the way of compact design, smaller and lighter. 

Obviously, users are always fond of lightweight and minimization. Let’s look back to GNSS RTK and UAV, and you may realize that SLAM devices are actually destined to do the same. See, from hand-push trolley to wearable system, then handheld. When the bulky equipment is eventually turned into a portable device, things will become really easier, especially in job flexibilities and cost-effectiveness. Just imagine that you may work with a palm-sized instrument instead of a heavy machine that requires several guys to carry and install, and it’s believed that you would be grateful to the innovations from the modern society. 

Lightweight and minimization in line of ever-evolving global market

Almost all technology is moving towards smaller.

Handheld mode enjoys the easiest way in execution compared with others. 

It’s acknowledged that SLAM devices are mostly seen by means of handheld and backpack in geo-spatial industry. Both of them just rely on human bodies as the carrier platform, which calls for no vehicle at all. Users may enjoy the mobile scanning with no consideration of drone pilot, UAV flight permit, or riding any vehicle. Additionally, travelling indoors or underground, especially inside the tiny spaces, is definitely a big challenge to conventional LiDAR systems. Now, here’s a new way out. For medium to small scenes, SLAM handheld seems to be the best choice in terms of job efficiency and data volume that could be obtained. Take it with a single hand, do scanning on the move, and that’s it!