Apple Inc.
iPad Pro LiDAR
RGB-D / hybridHandheldPartially verified
A direct Time-of-Flight LiDAR scanner integrated into the iPad Pro for augmented reality and depth sensing.
Typical accuracy
10 mm
editorial summary
Approx. price
$799
public figure
Launched
2020
current
Specs / evidence
4 / 1
4 sources
Technical specifications
MFR = manufacturer claim · IND = independent · DER = derived · ED = editorial.
Accuracy
| Typical accuracy (mm) | 10 mm 3mm-20mm resolution tolerance | EDsrc↗ |
Capture
| Range (max) | 5 m | MFRsrc↗ |
commercial
| Price (typical) | 799 USD Observed public list/dealer price; approximate | DERsrc↗ |
Physical
| Weight | 444 g | MFRsrc↗ |
Evidence
academic study · 2023
TLS iPad setup provides more accurate data than handheld dynamic acquisition.
3D point accuracy: 10 mm
Evaluating the accuracy and quality of an iPad Pro's built-in lidar for 3D indoor mapping — ScienceDirectSources
- https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/131013 (professional review)
- https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/03/apple-unveils-new-ipad-pro-with-lidar-scanner-and-trackpad-support-in-ipados/ (manufacturer)
- Price reference (distributor)
- Evaluating the accuracy and quality of an iPad Pro's built-in lidar for 3D indoor mapping (academic)