The term “reality capture” refers to technologies used to capture the physical world and transforming it into digital data. It’s typically used to document existing conditions, create accurate 3D ...

Standard general arrangement drawings, and piping and instrumentation diagrams, serve a purpose, but they are not ideal records for as-built project documentation. 3D reality capture offers a better, ...

When most construction project managers think about using reality capture on the jobsite, productivity and costs are top of mind. From a productivity perspective, a recent survey conducted by the ...

Almost six years ago, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, one of the world’s most recognized structures, was damaged by fire. Five years later, the iconic structure was rebuilt with precision—guided by ...

There’s no better way to show off a VR game than with mixed reality footage which shows a real player inside of a virtual world; unfortunately setting it all up is no easy task. Luckily, YouTube ...

Reality capture uses laser scanning hardware to record the as-built conditions of any environment in a series of scans. These scans, once stitched together, create a holistic picture of structures, ...

Imagine attempting to construct and maintain a new, massive solar installation using only on-the-ground resources. The time, effort and guesswork required for each step – from scoping out potential ...

Trimble Reality Capture platform is designed to “enable more effective collaboration and the secure sharing of massive reality capture datasets captured with 3D laser scanning, mobile mapping and ...

A reality capture tool that offers 3D visualization of a construction site is gaining traction with contractors on large projects, helped by key integrations with Procore and Autodesk. Just a few ...

Anthony Butchbaker founded Spartan Scanning Solutions in July 2020. The Indiana-based company offers technology solutions such as reality capture and digital twins that are designed to give auto ...

Industries like manufacturing and mining have already automated significant portions of their operations, particularly for repetitive tasks. However, the concrete construction sector has lagged for ...

As a weapon of war, destroying cultural heritage sites is a common method by armed invaders to deprive a community of their distinct identity. It was no surprise then, in February of 2022, as Russian ...