The Mobile Mapping Revolution
Traditional tripod-based scanners are incredibly accurate, but they have limitations. Scanning a large facility can take days or weeks, with technicians moving equipment from position to position.
Mobile mapping systems like the NavVis VLX change the equation entirely.
What is the NavVis VLX?
The NavVis VLX is a wearable mobile mapping system that combines:
- Multiple LiDAR sensors for 360° capture
- High-resolution panoramic cameras
- Advanced SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) algorithms
- IMU sensors for precise positioning
Speed Without Sacrificing Quality
With the VLX, a technician can walk through a facility at normal pace while capturing:
- Dense point cloud data (300,000+ points per second)
- Full 360° panoramic imagery
- Complete spatial documentation
Comparison:
- Traditional scanning: 15-20 scan positions per hour
- NavVis VLX: Up to 30,000 sq ft per hour
Ideal Applications
Mobile mapping excels for:
- Large commercial buildings
- Multi-story facilities
- Warehouses and distribution centers
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities
- Educational campuses
Integration with Traditional Methods
For maximum accuracy, we often combine mobile mapping with traditional tripod scans. The VLX captures comprehensive coverage while targeted tripod scans provide enhanced accuracy for critical areas.
Deliverables
From VLX data, we can produce:
- Registered point clouds
- 360° virtual tours
- 2D floor plans
- 3D BIM models
- Web-based visualization platforms
Experience the speed and coverage of mobile mapping on your next project.