Advanced 3D Lidar-based Mapping and Localisation

March 18th, 2025

The 3D SLAM algorithms and software developed allow us to generate highly accurate 3D maps of indoor and outdoor environments, including both built (artificial) and natural environments. Our system also automatically provides a highly accurate estimate of the trajectory followed by the sensor. As a result, this technology allows direct digitalisation of real 3D landscapes into information that can be utilised for analysis, synthesis and decision-making.

Application examples include:

  • Recording of homicide crime scenes (Queensland Police)
  • Mapping caves for the first time (Jenolan, Konalda, Wellington, Cliefden)
  • Mapping dinosaur footprints and trackways (Perth)
  • Assessing beach erosion
  • Monitoring structural changes in mines (UK, Australia, Indonesia)
  • Mapping buildings for security (ahead of G20 summit)
  • Mapping nuclear facilities and UN building (Switzerland)
  • Generating art (Heide Museum project)
  • Assessing forest density and vineyard yields (Adelaide)
  • Recording fragile cultural heritage sites (Italy: Tower of Pisa; Australia: prison barracks, old leper colonies, forts, woolsheds, WWI Submarine, etc. India: Temples, Kashmir. Historic towns: Hong Kong and Osaka, Japan.)

Most notably, Hovermap (flying 3D mapping system), HeatWave (3D + thermal mapping), autonomous unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and the Guardian suite of technologies use our SLAM technology.