Scanning, robotics and data processing technologies are all fast developing. SLAM (Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping) sits at the centre of this trifecta and is poised to disrupt how surveyors generate maps, engage with data, and deploy reality capture technology within an industrial context.

The transition from static to mobile scanning isn’t as simple as buying a scanner with SLAM functionality. SLAM needs to be used in the right way at the right time to be effective.