Emesent has introduced the Emesent GX1 — an all‑in‑one scanner based on SLAM with RTK and 360° imaging, which the company calls a first‑of‑its‑kind breakthrough for the industry. Emesent says it is the world’s most accurate integrated SLAM+RTK scanner, capable of delivering 5–10 mm global accuracy for topographic surveys as well as for building and infrastructure projects. With it, site survey time can be reduced by up to 95% — weeks of work turn into a single day of scanning.

“Work that used to take us three to four days with terrestrial surveying is now four to five hours of scanning plus setup time — in one day you arrive on site and leave with Emesent’s technology,” says John Philipp, Director and Manager of Spatial Solutions at Orion Spatial Solutions.

GX1 is a fully integrated system in which lidar, RTK, cameras and software work in a coordinated way from data capture to a verified result. The solution brings SLAM technology proven in the harshest conditions into everyday surveying workflows and resolves the long‑standing trade‑off between mobile scanning speed and dependable accuracy.

The system supports topographic and road surveys, Scan to BIM workflows, construction readiness verification and other use cases. It is simple enough to train junior surveyors in a matter of days, yet powerful enough to exceed the expectations of experienced professionals.

Accuracy you can trust: GX1 is the only SLAM‑based mobile system that combines 5–10 mm global accuracy with high scanning speed. With a customer‑focused design, integrated RTK and Emesent’s proprietary SLAM algorithm, the device delivers repeatable results surveying companies can rely on.

Its technology foundation is proven in practice: Emesent’s SLAM algorithm, which underpins the award‑winning Emesent Hovermap, was developed and validated in extreme real‑world conditions — underground environments without GPS. It delivers impressive repeatable accuracy both indoors and outdoors and remains reliable across a much broader range of environments than most other SLAM systems.

Flexible georeferencing and deployment options: GX1 supports four purpose‑built modes — backpack, survey pole, vehicle mount, and a handheld option with support. Flexible georeferencing scenarios reduce the risk of repeat site visits: you can capture RTK data directly in the field or georeference using ground control and check points during post‑processing.

The GX1 launch comes at a pivotal moment for surveying firms and the AEC market, which are facing a shortage of experienced specialists. At the same time, customer pressure is rising for faster, cheaper and better outcomes — without compromising on quality — and the advantage of basic mobile scanning solutions is rapidly eroding.

“With the GX1, we responded to a call echoed across the industry — to stop the tug‑of‑war between speed and accuracy. By putting the power of SLAM into the hands of everyday surveyors, GX1 raises the bar for mobile scanning accuracy and helps keep mission‑critical projects on schedule,” emphasizes Dr. Stefan Hrabar, Chief Strategy Officer and Co‑founder of Emesent.

Learn more about Emesent GX1: https://emesent.com/emesent-product/gx1