Using 3D scanning onsite is difficult. Myths about laser scan in the Construction Industry
When technology is (or at least sounds) very advanced people tend to think the equipment is complex to use. Well, not always.
Fighting against myths is an inglorious battle.
Working with cutting-edge technology to digitise the Building industry — one of the least digitised industries in the world — our team keeps hearing “folk tales” about laser scanning on a daily basis.
In our previous post, we present a list of the five most common misconceptions we often deal with when using 3D scanning in a construction site. Every week we will explore each of these myths, explaining why they are misleading and what is the best practices when scanning the job site.
Last week, we explained why it’s wrong to say that 3D laser scanning is expensive (check here). Below, we discuss another quite common myth in the field: Using 3D scanning onsite is difficult.
Myth 2 — Using 3D scanning onsite is difficult.
Why it seems reasonable?
When technology is (or at least sounds) very advanced — “Scanning”, “3D”, “algorithms”, “point cloud” can be daunting terms — everyone can be forgiven for thinking that the equipment is complex to use. Often, these are sensitive high tech equipment with a bunch of buttons and requirings a series of adjustments to the settings before use, and following a carefully learned method to use.
Fact:
Technology has advanced exponentially in recent years.
In fact, some laser scans, such as Leica BLK360, are very easy to use. The only thing you need to do is to press a button (yes, one button) and not stand in front of the equipment while it scans.
Everything else happens inside the machine. It is precisely the fact that it carries such advanced technology that allows the laser scans to be so user-friendly.
In addition, new software solutions like Imerso can connect directly with the scanning device and make the process even simpler, eliminating the need to learn slow and complicated processes regarding coordinates, scan registration, geo-referencing.
These solutions are designed specifically for new teams that want to rapidly adopt and scale-up scanning workflows at their projects, as well as for more experienced teams that want to leverage automation to accelerate their work.
Overall, the process of scanning today can be as simple as placing the device in the room of interest and pressing one button to trigger a scan.
As simple as taking a photo, which anyone can do.
See also:
Is 3D laser scanning expensive? Myths about 3D Laser Scanning in Construction
