Rapid, short-range data collection will only become more critical as the technological revolution continues. From planning and analytics to VDC and BIM, to Safety, Security, Project, and Facilities management, the applications for reality capture technology is only going to increase as industry calls for cost savings, awareness, accountability, and efficiency. In this climate, Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) platforms are emerging as the solution that can meet the needs of industry while requiring little back in the way of time or operational interruption.

GoGeomatics, along with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and University of Calgary, have asked SLAM platform providers from around the world to come to Calgary and help show Canadian industry the tools available to them as we move deeper into the 21st Century. Together, we will present a snapshot of what SLAM systems are available to Canadian business and industry as well as provide a base dataset for your independent comparison and evaluation.

This presentation will explore the platforms used, give an unbiased evaluation of the data produced and the tools used, and information on where these products and their example data can be obtained by you, the Canadian industry professional, so that you can weigh this technology against your own needs against what's available and apply accordingly.