Emesent launches all-in-one SLAM, Lidar, RTK and 360° imagery mobile scanner

Emesent chose Geo Week 2026 in Denver, USA, to launch the Emesent GX1. As an integrated, highly accurate all-in-one mobile scanning system combining simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), Lidar, real-time kinematic (RTK) georeferencing, cameras and software, the product marks a significant breakthrough for the autonomous mapping technology company.

The GX1 from Emesent – which was established in 2018 by two leading researchers from Australia’s Robotics and Autonomous Systems group within the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) – supports a seamless workflow, from capture to validated deliverable. It not only brings Emesent’s proven SLAM technology to everyday surveying applications, but also eliminates the longstanding trade-off faced by survey firms and players in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry between mobile scanning speed and dependable survey-grade accuracy.

Combining speed with accuracy

According to Emesent, the GX1 can reduce the time required to survey a site by up to 95%, reducing what once took weeks into a single day of scanning. Meanwhile, the independently validated global accuracy of 5-10mm delivers the precision needed for use cases across topographic and road surveying, scan to building information models (BIMs), construction progress tracking and more.

These capabilities are supported by integrated RTK georeferencing with real-time quality monitoring, four 20MP cameras for 360° panoramic imagery, and Emesent’s proven SLAM algorithm. This technology – which also powers the Emesent Hovermap product – was developed and validated in extreme real-world environments, including GPS-denied, underground locations to ensure repeatable accuracy and reliability both indoors and out. Accuracy validation reports are produced quickly and easily in the Aura processing software.

Versatile deployment and flexible georeferencing

With four purpose-built deployment modes – backpack, survey pole, vehicle mount and supported handheld – and integrated batteries for cable-free management, the GX1 offers a high degree of versatility. In addition, surveyors can capture data using RTK in the field or using ground control points (GCPs) and checkpoints in post-processing. This flexible georeferencing minimizes the risk of having to return to a site for redo.

“With the introduction of the GX1, we’ve answered the call we’ve heard echoing throughout the surveying industry to end the tug-of-war between fast and accurate,” said Dr Stefan Hrabar, chief strategy officer and co-founder of Emesent. “By putting the power of SLAM into the hands of the everyday surveyor, the GX1 raises the bar for mobile scanning accuracy and keeps critical projects on track.”

Pivotal moment

The launch of the GX1 comes at a pivotal moment for survey firms and the AEC industry. They are grappling with a shortage of experienced surveyors, while also facing mounting pressure from clients demanding faster, cheaper and better results without compromising on quality. The GX1 has therefore been designed to be simple enough for junior surveyors to train on and deploy in a matter of days. At the same time, it is powerful enough to meet – and, according to Emesent, exceed – the real-world needs of professionals in the field.