Technological innovation has revolutionized many sectors, including data acquisition through LiDAR scanners. Today, thanks to advanced solutions like the Matterport Pro3, professionals can rely on increasingly accessible and high-performing technologies that redefine operational standards and significantly improve efficiency.

The Traditional Workflow and Its Challenges

A typical workflow for data acquisition might involve, for example, using 300 scans to generate a dataset of points. With an average time of three minutes per scan and a similar time for data transfer, the entire operation would take about 30 hours. This calculation does not account for on-site alignment activities, which could extend the timeframe by a factor of 3 or 4. Subsequently, the post-processing phase for scan alignment could add weeks of work, causing significant delays in delivering the final data.

These timeframes, often considered “non-billable” or difficult to justify to the client, represent a barrier to the economic sustainability of the workflow.

The Innovation of Matterport Pro3

The Matterport Pro3 and its accompanying technology offer a groundbreaking solution, drastically reducing operational times. Thanks to its scanning speed, automatic alignment algorithms, and cloud processing capabilities, a similar project can be completed in just 2-3 hours. Processed data becomes automatically available within a few hours, offering unprecedented speed and enhancing overall accuracy.

Competitive Advantages of Matterport Technology

Acquisition Density

The Pro3 allows users to choose between three levels of acquisition density:

  • Standard: Ideal for a large number of scans.
  • Medium and High: Perfect for areas requiring higher angular resolution.

Observation Network Resolution

The powerful calculation engine of the Matterport Technology ensures accurate resolution of the observation network, controlling error drift even across large areas. This is particularly useful for large-scale projects where maintaining a high level of accuracy is essential.

Managing Large Datasets

Large surface acquisitions generate vast amounts of data. For instance, a survey with 400 scans can produce an e57 file of about 50 GB, posing significant challenges for PCs with limited hardware resources. Starting with the 2025 version of Analist, Analist Group has developed a solution that allows users to deconstruct the point cloud and load only the necessary portions of the survey.

This approach relies on the correspondence between scan names recorded on the Matterport App and the station symbols displayed on the graphic plan, making the selective loading process more efficient and targeted.

Practical Applications

One primary application is interior surveying for furniture design, where precise identification of edges and points of interest is crucial. By positioning the Pro3 2-3 meters from the elements of interest and activating only the necessary stations, users can achieve a point density in the millimeter range. This approach eliminates noise generated by more distant stations, ensuring high-quality results.

Optimized Survey Strategies

A regular distribution of acquisitions ensures an accurate resolution of the survey network, avoiding the inclusion of unnecessary stations that would only increase the size of the point cloud. The Pro3’s operational simplicity allows professionals to focus on areas of greatest interest, making the entire process more sustainable and competitive.

In an economy where time is a critical factor, Matterport technology is an indispensable solution for optimizing workflows, reducing costs, and ensuring high-quality results. The Pro3 not only accelerates operations but also transforms speed into a competitive advantage, offering levels of accuracy and flexibility that redefine industry standards.