Architectural Resource Consultants (ARC), a highly experienced laser scanning firm continues to advance the application of 3D laser scanning technology in the engineering and architecture industries. By 3D laser scanning buildings and other structures to meticulously capture super-precise details, ARC effectively supports the creation of Building Information Modeling (BIM), facilitating enhanced accuracy and efficiency in […] The post Laser Scanning Firm Delivers Results appeared first on In the Scan ..read more

A project at the UK’s Aston University has received financial support for its work on enhancing crop monitoring lidar applications. From an article in Optics – Photonics World. The award of a Royal Society Industry Fellowship grant worth £174,000 will be used to further develop a polarimetic lidar, funding work underway at the Aston Institute […] The post Crop Monitoring Lidar Research appeared first on In the Scan ..read more

Elon Musk doesn’t like lidar, the laser sensor that powers many companies’ self-driving ambitions. He previously called it a “crutch” and said any company that relies on lidar for its autonomous capabilities was “doomed.” Well, apparently Tesla is stocking up on crutches. From an article in the Verge by Andrew Hawkins. In its quarterly earnings […] The post Tesla Purchases $2 Million Worth of Lidar appeared first on In the Scan ..read more

The documentation of roadway factors (such as roadway geometry, lane marking retroreflectivity/classification, and lane width) through the inventory of lane markings can reduce accidents and facilitate road safety analyses. Considering the complementary characteristics of camera and LiDAR units, an image aided LiDAR extraction framework would be highly advantageous for lane marking inventory. From research by […] The post Image Aided Lidar Extraction and Classification appeared first on In the Scan ..read more

This paper focuses on mission planning and cooperative navigation algorithms for multiple drone systems aimed at LiDAR-based mapping. It aims at demonstrating how multi-UAV cooperation can be used to fulfill LiDAR data georeferencing accuracy requirements, as well as to improve data collection capabilities, e.g., increasing coverage per unit time and point cloud density. These goals […] The post Multiple Drone Lidar Cooperation appeared first on In the Scan ..read more

Oregon State University researchers are preserving the legacy of Silver Falls State Park by using three-dimensional scanning to produce digital replicas of the park’s historical structures. The work is especially timely given the increasing frequency of wildfires in Oregon and throughout the West, with fires destroying similar historical structures at Jawbone Flats in the Opal […] The post Preserving The Legacy with 3D Laser Scanning appeared first on In the Scan ..read more

Driving at night might be a scary challenge for a new driver, but with hours of practice it soon becomes second nature. For self-driving cars, however, practice may not be enough because the lidar sensors that often act as these vehicles’ “eyes” have difficulty detecting dark-colored objects. New research published in ACS Applied Materials & […] The post Highly Reflective Black Paint for Night Driving appeared first on In the Scan ..read more

For a country that is a hotbed of volcanic and seismic activity, geoscientists in Iceland need to be constantly aware of volcanic unrest and react quickly to new developments by mapping lava flows and new environmental changes. This is one of the roles of the Icelandic Institute of Natural History (IINH) which runs a photogrammetry […] The post Mapping Lava Flows in Iceland appeared first on In the Scan ..read more

Forest owners need simple and efficient tools to capture and understand forest metrics. Additionally, they could benefit from emerging technologies in forest analysis. Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors allow for precise measurements of different variables and can be used more easily in forestry settings thanks to their introduction into smartphones and tablets. ForestScanner and […] The post Measuring Tree Diameter with Lidar Tablet appeared first on In the Scan ..read more

A digital twin is the generation or collection of digital data representing a physical object. Most digital twins use a combination of AI and ML, sensor data and real-time 3D to generate a digital simulation of any physical entity. This article looks at the use of cell tower digital twins to reduce visitations and improve […] The post Cell Tower Digital Twins Analyzed with AI appeared first on In the Scan ..read more