

The device is able to survey enclosed spaces where GPS cannot reach, such as inside mines, factories & public buildings. The scanner was developed by CSIRO scientist Dr Elliot Duff and his ‘Zebedee Team’, in honour of the children’s TV programme, The Magic Roundabout. Zebedee’s ZEB1 is an unusual looking handheld scanner with a spring mounted sensor. Intel recently invested a large sum in the firm. Once enough points have been gathered to create a map, the screen turns green. The Phi-3D software uses an indoor positioning system to build a 3D map from the scanner.

3D Systems software optimises its output for its 3D printers.ĭotproduct offers a sub-$5,000 hand held scanner, the DPI-7, which consists of a cradle / handle and an Android 7” standard tablet. It is aimed at non-professionals capturing small objects in 3D using the same technology as Microsoft’s Kinect. 3D Systems Sense’s 3D scanner costs just $399.
