We rarely stop to appreciate just how complex modern surveying technology is. Surveyors use the most advanced physics, with decades of experience, in every component. Consequently, in such complex systems,...

Global reference systems such as the International Terrestrial Reference Frame provide the foundation for determining positions on Earth and in space, as well as for reliably quantifying our planet’s changes...

On social media, the average post receives only a few seconds of attention. At trade shows, first impressions determine whether attendees visit a booth. The first moments also set the...

This study in Malaysia explores the use of sensor-acquired 3D point clouds as the basis for high-quality visualizations for the smart city subsurface. 3D city models are used as the...

Lidaretto is flexible and compact Lidar scanning system developed since 2015 and uniquely designed to be used the way that fits best to users’ specific application. You can easily mount...

A solution to quickly and easily measure the progress of a construction project has been presented by GeoSLAM, a leading simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology company. After working closely...

Time issues associated with processing point clouds are hugely frustrating, but they are nothing new. And the shifting boundaries mean that we’re destined to forever play the waiting game, according...

It can be difficult to get the most out of point clouds, and precise classification is a costly, labour-intensive undertaking. There should be a tool that makes it easier… and...

Since the explosion of Lidar over the past two decades, the use of point clouds in aerial mapping applications has become common these days. However, Lidar is not without its challenges. This article explores how colourized point clouds from photogrammetry can offer a value-adding alternative. Since the explosion of Lidar over the past two decades, the use of point clouds in aerial mapping applications has become common these days. However, Lidar is not without its...

Why is unsupervised segmentation the key to sustainable automation? Automation in point cloud data processing is central for building efficient decision-making systems and to cut labour costs. The identification of...