ROCK R3 Pro & ROCK SLAM – Hampton Inn As-Built Survey
Aug 15, 2023
This project demonstrates the powerful ROCK SLAM workflow, utilizing the ROCK R3 Pro for a complete as-built survey of an 11-acre Hampton Inn property. The operator performed a casual walk around the hotel, seamlessly capturing both the building's exterior and the complex geometry of the underground parking garage. The result is a single, unified point cloud that provides a stunningly detailed digital twin of the entire site.
Mission Overview
- Platform: Mobile ground survey with ROCK R3 Pro using ROCK SLAM
- Method: Handheld walking scan
- Area Scanned: 11 acres (including building and grounds)
- Deliverables: Comprehensive LiDAR point cloud of the entire hotel property.
This dataset exemplifies the speed and ease of capturing complex, multi-level structures with both indoor and outdoor elements in one continuous scan.
Coverage & Context
The survey covers the full extent of the hotel property, with a special focus on the multi-level parking garage located beneath the building. This is a classic use case where traditional aerial or static scanning would be inefficient or incomplete. SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) technology excels in these GPS-denied environments, allowing the operator to simply walk through the area to capture a complete and accurate 3D model.
Dataset Metadata
- Total Acreage: 11 Acres
- Coordinate System (Horizontal): Slam Meters (custom)
- Vertical Reference: Slam Meters (custom)
The dataset is initially processed in a local coordinate system, which is standard for SLAM workflows, and can be easily georeferenced using ground control points for integration into larger projects.
Performance Highlights
- Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Capture: The R3 Pro in SLAM mode effortlessly transitioned from the open, outdoor environment to the confined, GPS-denied parking garage without interruption.
- Rich Detail in Complex Environments: The point cloud reveals intricate details, from structural beams and piping in the garage to landscape features and building facades outside.
- Operational Simplicity: The "walk and scan" method is incredibly efficient, allowing a single operator to capture a large, complex property in a fraction of the time required by traditional methods.
Applications
This workflow is ideal for a wide range of applications, including:
- Commercial Property As-Built Surveys
- Facility Management & Asset Documentation
- Architectural & Engineering (AEC) Renovation Planning
- Insurance and Property Assessment
- Public Safety & Pre-incident Planning
Key Takeaways
- ROCK SLAM makes capturing complex structures with both indoor and outdoor elements incredibly simple and efficient.
- The ROCK R3 Pro's versatility shines, transitioning from an aerial system to a powerful handheld scanner.
- This workflow is a game-changer for as-built surveys, providing a complete digital record of a property with minimal time on site.