Laser scanning
Handheld / backpack SLAM
Mobile scanners that estimate their own trajectory with LiDAR SLAM while walking through a site.
Strengths
- Very fast capture, works GNSS-denied
- Good for complex interiors, underground, stairs
- One operator
Limitations
- Accuracy drifts with trajectory length
- Relative accuracy typically 5–30 mm
- Loop closures and control recommended
Typical accuracy
≈5–30 mm relative
Editorial range across products in this database; not a guarantee.
| Product | Technology | Typ. accuracy | Price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Geosystems BLK ARC | SLAM | 10 mm | — | Manufacturer claims only |
| Leica Geosystems BLK2GO | SLAM | 15 mm | $55,945 | Partially verified |
| Leica Geosystems BLK2GO PULSE | SLAM | 20 mm | $42,800 | Manufacturer claims only |
| Emesent Hovermap ST-X | SLAM | 10 mm | — | Partially verified |
| XGRIDS Lixel K1 | SLAM | 12 mm | — | Manufacturer claims only |
| XGRIDS Lixel K2 | SLAM | 10 mm | — | Manufacturer claims only |
| XGRIDS Lixel L2 Pro | SLAM | 20 mm | — | Manufacturer claims only |
| NavVis MLX | SLAM | 5 mm | — | Manufacturer claims only |
| FARO Orbis | SLAM | 5 mm | — | Partially verified |
| CHC Navigation RS10 | SLAM | 30 mm | $15,000 | Manufacturer claims only |
| NavVis VLX 3 | SLAM | 5 mm | — | Partially verified |
| Stonex X120GO | SLAM | 15 mm | $29,995 | Manufacturer claims only |
| GeoSLAM ZEB Go | SLAM | 20 mm | $30,000 | Manufacturer claims only |
| GeoSLAM ZEB Horizon RT | SLAM | 15 mm | $42,167 | Manufacturer claims only |
| GeoSLAM ZEB Revo RT | SLAM | 20 mm | $30,000 | Manufacturer claims only |
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"Typical accuracy" is an editorial single figure derived from manufacturer specs with differing conditions — not a like-for-like measured comparison. Click a point to open the product.