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.

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