Where Visual Reality Meets Geometric PrecisionHelmX Scan+ is the advanced diagnostic instrument of the ecosystem. It is designed for environments where visual documentation is not enough and physical change detection is critical. By combining 360° panoramic imaging with high-frequency LiDAR sensing, the Series H allows for real-time verification of "As-Built" conditions against original design models.
Concept & Philosophy
The Series H addresses the "Geometric Gap" in standard digital twins. While photos show what an object looks like, the Hybrid model measures where it is in 3D space with centimeter-level accuracy. It is designed for "Dynamic Sites"—construction or industrial zones that change daily—providing a low-cost, high-frequency alternative to professional laser scanning for routine monitoring.
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Key Unique Selling Points (USPs)
Integrated Sensor Fusion: Unlike standard cameras that "guess" depth, Scan+ projects a laser grid to measure distances accurately. The M3D Cloud then "drapes" the 360° photo over this new geometry, creating a localized, updated point cloud.
Structural Deviation Alerts: The system can automatically compare the newly scanned geometry against the master BIM model. If a pipe is installed 10cm off-axis or a wall is leaning, the system flags it in the M3D Cloud dashboard.
Volume & Clearance Analysis: Ideal for measuring stockpiles or verifying that new equipment will fit through existing doorways and corridors (clash detection) during a walk-through.
Independent of External Light: While the camera captures the visual state, the LiDAR sensor works in total darkness, ensuring that the geometric "skeleton" of the site is always captured accurately.
Target Use Cases
Scenario A: Structural Health & Deformations
Monitoring large-scale metal structures or aging infrastructure. The Scan+ can detect subtle shifts or bulges in tanks and supports that are invisible to the naked eye but captured by the LiDAR sensor.
Scenario B: Advanced Construction Oversight
BIM managers use the Series H to verify the daily progress of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) installations. The hybrid data ensures that the digital twin reflects the exact spatial coordinates of every new pipe and cable tray.
Scenario C: Decommissioning & Retrofitting
Before installing new machinery in an old plant, a walk-through with Scan+ provides an updated 3D map of the space, ensuring that new designs account for every existing obstruction.
Business Value (ROI)
Reduce Rework Costs: Early detection of geometric errors in construction can save tens of thousands of dollars in rework and material waste.
Automated Quantity Take-offs: Automatically calculate volumes and surface areas from the collected point cloud data, speeding up project accounting.
The "Mini-Scanner" Effect: Provides 80% of the value of a professional $50k laser scanner at a fraction of the cost, operated by existing site staff during their routine rounds.
Primary Sensor
360° 8K Panoramic Camera
Secondary Sensor
Solid-State LiDAR
Accuracy
2cm - 5cm (Geometric)
Processor
Dual-Core Neural Engine
Georeferencing
Hybrid SLAM
Weight
~450 grams
Data Format
.E57 / .LAS + 360 JPG
Battery Life
8 Hours
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