The Leica BLKARC is an autonomous laser scanning module for robots. It is designed to be integrated with robotic carriers to enable autonomous mobile laser scanning with minimal or no human intervention. Users can simply plan a scan path and set BLKARC off on its own to scan autonomously.

BLKARC combined with Boston Dynamics Spot robot creates a fast, simple, safe, and autonomous reality capture workflow. Together, they deliver fully autonomous and repeatable scan missions to capture 3D point clouds and panoramic imagery while Spot carries BLKARC through an environment.

BLKARC autonomous laser scanning

• Performs scan missions autonomously with minimal user intervention
• Easily mounts to 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 scan mission
• Can repeat scan missions autonomously for up-to-date project progress and site changes
• Uses GrandSLAM technology: LiDAR SLAM, Visual SLAM, and an IMU for reality capture and autonomous navigation through complex environments

With BLK ARC UI, an easy-to-use browser-based user interface, users can plan scan paths remotely using existing drawings or BIM models of your building, including large and complex spaces. This enables the user to save time and allow BLKARC to scan complex or hazardous environments while remaining in a safe location.

BLKARC user interface enables the user to:

• Operate different sensors and robotic carriers
• Create user profiles
• Manage robot and scan settings
• Control robot trajectory and the detail camera

The BLKARC user interface bridges the distance between the office and the field and enables uploads of offline missions planned in Leica Cyclone 3DR to the robot. Once the mission is complete, BLKARC user interface helps to direct the data either into our legacy software, Leica Cyclone, or to direct upload from the field to HxDR.