A podcast interview with Michael Harvey explores how AI and automation are revolutionizing reality capture and empowering professionals with unprecedented efficiency and accuracy.
“New algorithms that can automatically classify and segment captured data … will make it much easier for users to analyze their data and extract the information they need.”
—Mike Harvey, Senior Product Manager, Leica Geosystems
Reality capture has a wide range of applications, including architecture, engineering, construction, industrial plant optimization, public safety and entertainment. In recent years, reality capture has become increasingly sophisticated thanks to continued technology innovation.
In a new episode of the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, Michael Harvey, Reality Capture Senior Product Manager at Leica Geosystems, discusses how the latest advances in reality capture solve common challenges across industries. This is most noticeable in three primary areas:
- Automation and Autonomy: The introduction of robotic systems like the Leica BLK ARC addresses the challenge of accessing and capturing data in hazardous or inaccessible environments. By automating data collection, these systems minimize risk to human personnel and enable data acquisition in challenging conditions.
- Software Advancements: Harvey notes the increasing role of AI in software development. For example, Leica Geosystems continues to focus on software that can automate tasks like data processing and analysis, making reality capture more efficient and accessible. This includes features like automated classification and segmentation, which can significantly reduce the time and effort required to analyze captured data.
- Versatility and Integration: In the past, reality capture was often hampered by the limitations of the data capture sensor. Today, professionals can choose from a diverse array of reality capture sensors, from stationary and handheld devices to drones and robotic systems. Tools can be seamlessly integrated for multisensor data capture and data fusion. This versatility allows users to select the most appropriate tool for each challenge, ensuring optimal data collection and application.
Essentially, Leica Geosystems is tackling the challenges of reality capture by:
- Improving accessibility: Through automation and robotic systems.
- Increasing efficiency: Through AI-powered software and streamlined workflows.
- Enhancing versatility: By offering a wide range of tools and solutions to address diverse needs.
“We’re committed to providing our customers with the most innovative and accurate reality capture solutions,” Harvey says. “We’re constantly investing in research and development to develop new products and technologies that will help our customers to capture, process, and analyze data more efficiently and accurately.”
Watch the video for the full interview.
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Note: A version of this article also appears on the BIM Learning Center.
