Artec 3D launches Artec Jet mobile LiDAR scanner with Artec Twins software for large-scale mapping

Artec 3D has officially released the Artec Jet, a mobile LiDAR system engineered for survey-grade 3D mapping in large-scale and complex environments. The hardware supports seven distinct deployment modes, including handheld, backpack, drone, vehicle mount, telescopic pole, and robotic integration. Utilizing SLAM algorithms for real-time positional tracking, the device achieves an indoor and underground accuracy of ±10 mm and can detect changes as small as 5 mm. The launch includes Artec Twins, a dedicated software platform designed to process, merge, and georeference large-scale point cloud datasets into formats such as .LAS, .E57, and .DXF.

This expansion moves Artec 3D beyond traditional metrology and into the high-growth digital twin and BIM sectors. By providing a mobile solution that functions in GPS-denied, dark, or hazardous environments, the company is targeting the infrastructure, mining, and construction verticals. The integration of AI-based navigation for autonomous drone flight allows the system to bypass traditional manual scanning limitations in high-risk zones. This positioning places Artec 3D in direct competition with specialized industrial LiDAR providers, offering a more versatile hardware-software ecosystem for as-built documentation and volumetric measurement.

For industrial users, the value of the Artec Jet lies in its ability to bridge the gap between high-precision metrology and large-scale site surveying. The success of this product will depend on how effectively the Artec Twins software handles the massive data throughput required for site-wide digital twins. Early adopters in the mining and civil engineering sectors should prioritize testing the SLAM stability in high-vibration or low-light environments to validate the claimed 5 mm change detection capabilities.