ModeXion · Capture your world in 3D

Portable LiDAR scanning for 3D mapping and inspection

ModeXion Cobra handheld SLAM LiDAR scanner illuminated in blue above Earth Explore Cobra S & X →

Turn buildings, infrastructure, and complex sites into measurable 3D records. Choose handheld SLAM scanners for spatial capture or the MX-100 for manhole inspection and reporting.

Choose your workflow

Map a site. Inspect a manhole.

Two product families built for different field tasks and deliverables.

ModeXion handheld SLAM LiDAR scanners: Cobra S, Cobra X, Staris, Pentra, and Radix

Handheld SLAM 3D Scanners

Capture buildings, industrial facilities, and outdoor sites for mapping, measurement, and 3D documentation.

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ModeXion MX-100 manhole inspection scanner with camera, inspection light, and control panel

MX-100 Manhole Inspection System

Capture manhole imagery from ground level, reconstruct the structure, and prepare measurements and inspection reports.

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From the field

See how captured data becomes a project resource.

Explore the capture methods, deliverables, and uses documented in two ModeXion projects.

Colorized LiDAR point cloud showing steel frameworks and pipe routes at the Yingkou industrial facility

Industrial facility documentation

Documenting a legacy facility in Yingkou

Capture complex structures and pipe routes to support maintenance planning and renovation measurements.

Project output: Colorized point clouds and 3D reconstructions of existing conditions.

Read the industrial scanning case study →
Colorized point-cloud reconstruction showing lanes, columns, and parking areas in an underground garage

Underground infrastructure

Turning a garage into a digital asset

Record parking areas, structural features, and overhead services for facility review and renovation planning.

Project output: A measurable point cloud and a 3D Gaussian Splatting visualization.

Read the underground garage case study →

Find your handheld scanner

Choose the coverage and configuration your work needs.

Start with the application, then compare sensor range, runtime, and the full specifications.

ModeXion Cobra S and Cobra X handheld SLAM LiDAR scanners with crossed handles and different LiDAR sensor modules

Cobra S & X

Best fit: Configurable field capture

Standard RTK with a choice of Mid-360, XT16, or XT32 LiDAR modules.

Sensor range
S: 40 m at 10% reflectivity, 25°CX: up to 120 m
Rated runtime
100 min
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ModeXion Pentra handheld SLAM scanner with cylindrical LiDAR sensor and angled grip

Pentra

Best fit: Everyday portable mapping

A 1.2 kg scanner with 360° × 59° coverage for indoor and outdoor capture.

Sensor range
40 m at 10% reflectivity70 m at 80%
Rated runtime
120 min
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ModeXion Radix handheld SLAM LiDAR scanner with circular sensor head, integrated display, and textured grip

Radix

Best fit: Dense 360° capture

640,000 points per second with 360° × 31° sensor coverage.

Sensor range
0.05–120 m
Rated runtime
60 min
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ModeXion Staris handheld LiDAR scanner with front sensor window, angled grip, and battery base

Staris

Best fit: Long-range outdoor capture

Extended range with a 70.4° × 31° non-repetitive field of view.

Sensor range
450 m at 80% reflectivity
Rated runtime
150 min
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Sensor range depends on the selected configuration, target reflectivity, and operating conditions. Runtime varies with use. Review the measurement conditions and configuration notes in the full comparison.

Explore the deliverables

See the data your team can work with.

Review handheld mapping outputs and manhole inspection deliverables, then evaluate a sample in your own workflow.

Colorized 3D point cloud of an industrial building displayed in ModeXion MX-Fusion software

Handheld mapping outputs

Process captured geometry into colorized point clouds for spatial measurement and 3D documentation.

Cobra point-cloud exports: LAS · LAZ · E57 · PLY

Explore the downloadable Cobra S sample →
MX-100 manhole inspection deliverables including imagery, 3D mesh models, point clouds, unwrapped walls, and a report

Manhole inspection outputs

Review captured imagery, reconstructed structures, measurements, and documented inspection findings.

Deliverables: Imagery · 3D models · Point clouds · Reports

Explore the MX-100 inspection workflow →

From site to deliverable

Build the workflow around your required output.

Connect field capture, processing, and professional review with the data your project needs.

  1. Capture the site

    Select the scanner and capture method for your environment, coverage, and inspection task.

    Understand LiDAR & SLAM →
  2. Process and review

    Build point clouds or reconstructions, take measurements, and review the results against project requirements.

    Explore point-cloud processing →
  3. Deliver usable data

    Choose the supported exports, models, or reports and confirm compatibility with your downstream software.

    Review data formats & compatibility →

Plan your next capture

Find the right scanner for your site and deliverables.

Tell us about your environment, coverage, and output requirements. We’ll help you compare the appropriate system and workflow.