Leica BLK ARC

Leica BLK ARC Autonomous Laser Scanning Module

A high-precision laser scanner that captures data in real-time and stores it directly in the cloud. Information can be accessed and processed at any time and from anywhere, facilitating collaboration and data sharing between work teams.

This autonomous laser scanning module is easy to use, with an intuitive interface that allows users to perform fast and accurate scans at the touch of a button. Furthermore, its long-lasting battery and Wi-Fi connectivity make it a practical and versatile tool for working in any environment.

Designed to integrate with robotic carriers to enable autonomous mobile laser scanning. Users can plan a scanning path and let the BLK ARC get to work.

Our first robotic carrier is the Boston Dynamics Spot robot. BLK ARC, combined with Spot, creates a fast, simple, safe, and autonomous reality capture workflow. Together, they execute fully autonomous and repeatable scanning missions to capture 3D point clouds and panoramic images while Spot carries the BLK ARC.

BLK ARC Autonomous Laser Scanning Module

• Performs scanning missions autonomously with minimal user intervention
• Easily mounts onto Boston Dynamics Spot and integrates with its sensors
• Improves robotic navigation while capturing 3D point clouds to create 3D digital twins
• Captures both static and mobile scans during the same mission
• Can repeat scanning missions autonomously to keep projects up to date and include environmental changes
• Utilises GrandSLAM technology: LiDAR SLAM, Visual SLAM, and IMU to capture reality and navigate autonomously through complex environments

With BLK ARC UI, a simple browser-based interface, users can plan scanning paths remotely using existing building plans or BIM models, including large and complex spaces. This allows the user to save time and remain in a safe location while the BLK ARC scans complex or hazardous areas.

BLK ARC UI allows the user to:

• Operate different sensors and robotic carriers
• Create user profiles
• Manage scan and robot configurations
• Control the robot's trajectory and the camera

BLK ARC UI bridges the gap between the office and the field, allowing planned offline missions to be uploaded to the robot in Cyclone 3DR. Once the mission is complete, BLK ARC UI helps direct the data either to our software, Leica Cyclone, or upload it directly from the field to HxDR.

Remote Operation

Plan and execute missions from a remote location, whether in the office or in the field, keeping you safe from hazardous areas.

Offline Path Planning

Create new missions and adapt existing ones to any environment with Leica Cyclone 3DR.

GrandSLAM Technology

GrandSLAM combines LiDAR SLAM, Visual SLAM, and IMU to enable fully autonomous robotic scanning and navigation.

Static and Mobile Scanning Modes

BLK ARC can scan in both static and mobile modes during the same job, registering both types of scans within the same project.

LiDAR Module Protection

The included U-bar protects the BLK ARC module when mounted on the robotic carrier.

Simple User Interface

Control and manage your BLK ARC from an easy-to-use, browser-based application: BLK ARC UI.

Upload to HxDR

Upload BLK ARC data directly from the module to HxDR, our cloud-based platform for storage, visualisation, and collaboration.