Reality capture has traditionally followed a sequential process: collect scan data in the field, return to the office, register the data and then begin reviewing it. If the office team discovers missing coverage or another issue, the field crew may need to return to the site adding time, cost and disruption to the project.
The new Leica RTC300, RTC500 and RTC700 scanners introduce a more connected approach. Through the Livelink workflow in Leica Cyclone FIELD 360, project teams can share scan progress and preview data through Hexagon GeoCloud while scanning is still underway. Field and office teams can now collaborate within the same live project environment instead of waiting for data collection to be completed. Learn more about the new Leica RTC Series.
See What Is Happening While It Happens
With Livelink, scan data and project information are synchronized to a shared cloud scene. Field operators and remote specialists can monitor coverage, review scan positions, add annotations and help verify completeness before the crew leaves the site.
This real-time visibility helps teams:
- Identify potential gaps while they can still be corrected
- Avoid duplicate scanning across multiple operators
- Coordinate multiple scanners within one project
- Give field teams immediate access to office-based expertise
- Begin reviewing data and preparing deliverables sooner
- Reduce the risk and expense of additional site visits
Livelink also keeps project metadata, measurements, GeoTags, notes and other contextual information synchronized, giving everyone a current and consistent view of the project. The workflow connects RTC scanners, Cyclone FIELD 360 and Hexagon GeoCloud.
Scale Reality Capture More Effectively
The benefits extend beyond individual projects. A senior reality-capture specialist can remotely support several operators, guide quality checks and help less-experienced team members address issues in the field. This can make it easier for organizations to expand scanning capacity without requiring their most experienced personnel to be present at every site.
Multiple field operators and scanners can also contribute to the same synchronized project scene. Everyone can see what has already been captured, helping larger crews divide work more efficiently and maintain a consistent registration context.
Move from Capture to Deliverables Faster
By connecting the field, cloud and office, Livelink reduces the delays between data acquisition, verification and production. Office teams can begin evaluating incoming information while scanning continues, creating a valuable head start on downstream deliverables.
The result is a more continuous reality-capture workflow—one designed to improve coordination, reduce project risk and help teams deliver accurate information faster. Leica describes this combination of faster capture and connected collaboration as “workflow intelligence.
Get More from the New Leica RTC Series
Selecting the right scanner is only part of building an effective reality-capture program. IMAGINiT helps organizations evaluate their requirements, choose the right Leica RTC solution and develop connected workflows that move data efficiently from the field into CAD, BIM and other downstream applications.
Contact IMAGINiT to explore the new Leica RTC Series and discover how Livelink can improve your reality-capture workflow.
