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Mobile Mapping & Real-Time Reality Capture

Vehicle-mounted mobile LiDAR and real-time reality capture delivering fast, centimeter-level 3D data across roads, rail, cities and industrial sites.

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Overview

High-Accuracy 3D Data at Traffic Speed

AAMS delivers fast, high-accuracy 3D data capture using vehicle-mounted mobile LiDAR systems and real-time reality capture technology. Integrated GNSS and inertial navigation calculate precise position and orientation as we move, so complete corridors and districts can be mapped in a fraction of the time a conventional survey would take.

Ideal for urban environments, road and rail corridors, industrial sites and smart city infrastructure, our mobile mapping solutions support rapid asset documentation, engineering surveys and digital twin development. With centimeter-level accuracy and AI-assisted processing, we help clients accelerate project delivery and improve decision-making across the asset lifecycle.

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  • Vehicle-mounted LiDAR
  • GNSS & INS positioning
  • 360° panoramic imagery
  • Thermal imaging
  • Handheld SLAM
  • AI-assisted processing
  • Asset inventories
  • Digital twin ready

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Centimeter-level accuracy on processed point clouds

360°

Panoramic imagery captured alongside LiDAR

GNSS+INS

Continuous positioning while on the move

AI

Assisted processing and feature extraction

What we deliver

Core Capabilities

Mobile LiDAR, panoramic and thermal imaging, and handheld scanning, combined to capture complete, measurable 3D environments without stopping traffic.

01 / Mobile LiDAR

Vehicle-Mounted Mobile LiDAR

Our mobile mapping systems combine high-speed laser scanners with GNSS and inertial navigation to capture dense, georeferenced point clouds while driving at normal traffic speeds. Roads, kerbs, signs, poles, bridges, building façades and overhead lines are all recorded in a single pass.

Because data is captured from the vehicle, crews stay out of live traffic and away from hazards, and long corridors can be surveyed in days rather than weeks.

  • Dense point clouds
  • Traffic-speed capture
  • GNSS & INS
  • Safer data collection
Aerial view of a highway corridor through desert terrain mapped with mobile LiDAR Corridor capture
02 / Imagery

360° Panoramic & Thermal Imaging

Calibrated 360° cameras capture street-level panoramas synchronized with the point cloud, so every location can be viewed, measured and shared through a simple web viewer. Thermal sensors add a further layer for identifying heat loss, electrical faults and moisture issues on buildings and infrastructure.

Combined imagery and LiDAR give engineers, planners and asset managers a complete visual and measurable record of the network without repeat site visits.

  • 360° panoramas
  • Thermal imagery
  • Web-based viewing
  • Measurable imagery
Street scene shown as thermal, LiDAR and photographic views captured by mobile mapping Imagery + LiDAR
03 / Reality capture

Real-Time Reality Capture & Handheld SLAM

Where vehicles cannot go, we use backpack and handheld SLAM scanners to capture interiors, tunnels, plant rooms, stations and pedestrian areas. Real-time reality capture lets our teams confirm coverage on site, so nothing is missed and return visits are avoided.

Indoor and outdoor datasets are registered together into a single, continuous 3D model of the asset.

  • Handheld SLAM
  • Backpack scanning
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • On-site coverage checks
3D point cloud of terrain and structures captured with reality capture scanning Reality capture
04 / Processing

AI-Assisted Processing & Asset Inventories

AI-assisted processing classifies point clouds and extracts features such as road markings, signs, poles, kerbs, drainage and overhead lines, producing asset inventories and CAD-ready linework far faster than manual methods.

Deliverables include classified point clouds, 3D models, condition assessments and GIS layers that feed directly into engineering design, maintenance planning and digital twin platforms.

  • Point cloud classification
  • Asset inventories
  • CAD & GIS deliverables
  • Digital twin ready
Oblique aerial view of an urban district and stadium used for asset mapping Asset mapping

Applications

Where AAMS Delivers Value

Mobile mapping captures linear and urban infrastructure quickly and safely, with the accuracy needed for design and maintenance.

  1. 01

    Roads & Highways

    Pavement condition, road furniture inventories and as-built records for network management and upgrades.

  2. 02

    Railway Systems

    Track, station and clearance surveys supporting maintenance, safety inspections and expansion projects.

  3. 03

    Urban Mapping & Smart Cities

    Building façades, street furniture and utilities captured for planning, smart city platforms and emergency response.

  4. 04

    Industrial Sites & Facilities

    Rapid 3D documentation of plants, yards and facilities for design, maintenance and safety.

  5. 05

    Overhead Power Line Surveys

    Conductor, pole and vegetation clearance mapping to protect network reliability.

  6. 06

    Flood Plain Analysis

    Detailed terrain and structure data to model flood risk and plan mitigation.

  7. 07

    Coastal & Cliff Monitoring

    Repeat surveys to measure erosion and coastal change over time.

  8. 08

    Digital Twin Development

    Georeferenced point clouds and imagery that form the base of city and network digital twins.

FAQ

Mobile Mapping Questions, Answered

Not sure which approach suits your project? Our team can recommend the right method, equipment and deliverables.

What is mobile mapping?

Mobile mapping uses LiDAR scanners, cameras and positioning systems mounted on a vehicle to capture 3D data while it moves. It records roads, buildings and infrastructure quickly and safely, producing georeferenced point clouds and imagery. Learn more in how mobile mapping is revolutionizing geospatial data collection.

How accurate is mobile LiDAR?

With GNSS, inertial navigation and surveyed control, our processed mobile LiDAR delivers centimeter-level accuracy suitable for engineering surveys, asset documentation and design. The exact accuracy depends on site conditions, satellite visibility and the control strategy agreed for the project.

Is mobile mapping faster than a traditional survey?

Yes. Long corridors and urban districts can be captured at normal traffic speeds in a fraction of the time of a conventional ground survey, without lane closures or crews working in live traffic.

What is the difference between mobile mapping and aerial mapping?

Aerial mapping captures large areas from above, while mobile mapping captures detail at street level, such as façades, signs, kerbs and features under bridges or trees. Many projects combine both for complete coverage. See our aerial mapping and LiDAR survey services.

What deliverables do I receive?

Typical deliverables include classified point clouds, 360° imagery with a web viewer, CAD linework, asset inventories, 3D models and GIS layers. We agree formats and specifications at the start of each project.

Can mobile mapping data be used for a digital twin?

Yes. Georeferenced point clouds and imagery from mobile mapping provide an accurate, measurable base for road, rail, utility and city digital twins, and can be updated with repeat surveys over time.

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