Every week, we highlight stories from friends around the internet that put a spotlight on the latest in the 3D technology industry. These stories can take many different forms, whether they be about a new innovation or workflow, an interesting and/or unique use case for 3D technology, or a higher level look at the state of the sector. Today, we look at a new partnership for an emerging space within reality capture, digital twins’ effects on sustainability, and a partnership for lidar education.
Find links to the full articles below.
Leica and Boston Dynamics unveil certified reality capture for Spot
GIM International
For years now, laser scanners have been attached to UAVs to capture data from above in difficult environments. In the meantime, ground robots have become more established and partnerships have been developed to make these more commonplace on job sites. Recently, it was announced that Leica Geosystems’ BLK ARC was named the first officially certified reality capture device for Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot. This is the continuation of an established partnership and continues to push the industry forward with respect to ground-based robotics.
How 'digital twin' tech can help cut transport emissions
Phil Greening | The Herald
Governments all around the world are working on a wide variety of initiatives aimed at creating a more sustainable world and start to curb the effects of climate change. Transportation is one of the key areas that needs to be addressed, with many localities looking to create more widely available public transportation. However, even those systems need to be sustainably-focused. This article highlights how Scotland’s transportation agency is turning to digital twins to help cut emissions in their transport networks.
USF and Phoenix Lidar: Building the Future of LiDAR Education and Smart City Planning
Lidar News
While it’s valuable to hear about the capabilities of lidar from the manufacturers, it’s also always good to hear from the perspective of an end user who is utilizing the technology in their real-world work. In this article, Lidar News’ Gene Roe interviews Dr. Laura Harrison from the University of South Florida about how she is using lidar, particularly in educating the next generation of professionals.
