Commercial interest grows in 3D laser mapping

3D Laser Mapping has signed an exclusive agreement with CSIRO to distribute what is thought to be the world’s first, truly mobile, handheld, rapid laser mapping system.

Developed by CSIRO, the Zebedee indoor mapper allows for fast data capture, without complex set up or the requirement for lengthy data processing. The Zebedee system can be used by surveying novices in areas without GPS coverage to capture accurate 3D point clouds at speed. It has been also used to map crime scenes, factories, forests and some of the world’s largest mines. In all, 35 systems have been sold worldwide.
 
“In February this year, Queensland Police announced they had purchased a Zebedee unit and would be using it as part of routine investigations,” CSIRO Director of Business Development and Commercial Jan Bingley said.

“It has also been used to map the Sydney Opera House, the Jenolan and Koonalda cave systems, the shrine of remembrance in Melbourne, the leaning tower of Pisa, the Australian War Memorial, the World Forum in The Hague, Fort Lytton, Peel Island and a WW I tank.” 

Bingley said the deals demonstrate how CSIRO was helping build Australian businesses and boost the country’s productivity. “CSIRO works with about 3,000 clients each year, including more than 20% of the Australian Stock Exchange top 200 companies and 1,300 small to medium enterprises,” Bingley said.

“Our aim is to play an important role in providing Australian industry with access to leading capabilities and technologies that help to improve the productivity or competitiveness of Australia.”