Frequently asked questions
Technical answers for product evaluation.
These answers use verified brochure information and avoid treating unresolved specifications as final.
What is a handheld SLAM scanner?
A portable LiDAR system that estimates its movement while building a 3D map of the surrounding environment.
How do Cobra, Pentra, Radix and Staris differ?
Cobra offers modular sensor configurations, standard RTK and MX-Fusion processing. Pentra emphasizes balanced portability and broad 360° coverage; Radix emphasizes dense 360° capture and extended range; Staris emphasizes long-range capture and battery duration.
What does 3 cm absolute accuracy mean?
It is the product-level absolute-accuracy value listed for Pentra, Radix and Staris in their handheld brochure. A numerical Cobra accuracy claim requires its own validation. It is distinct from the 0.5 cm relative-accuracy benchmark referenced for supported processing workflows and conditions.
Can the scanners be used outdoors?
Yes, the handheld products are presented for indoor and outdoor applications. Range and data quality still depend on reflectivity, environment, motion, and capture method.
Does the MX-100 eliminate confined-space entry?
It is designed for ground-level data capture and to reduce the need for routine entry. Site safety procedures and professional judgment still apply.
What outputs can the MX-100 produce?
Supported outputs include inspection imagery, 3D models, colored point clouds, measurements, and reports.
Does the MX-100 detect every defect automatically?
No. AI-assisted review should not be described as guaranteed or fully autonomous. Exact detection scope and performance require configuration-specific validation.
Is post-processing required?
The handheld systems support field preview and post-processing. The MX-100 uses a post-processing workflow for reconstruction, measurement, and reporting.
What storage media is used?
Cobra lists a 512 GB CFexpress card and 64 GB eMMC system storage. The earlier handheld-scanner brochure lists 128 GB CFexpress storage, expandable to 1 TB, for Pentra, Radix and Staris.
Can ModeXion data be used in custom development?
The handheld brochure describes partially open data packages and selected parameters available upon request. Exact access should be confirmed for the intended integration.