SHARE SLAM S20 Handheld 3D Laser Scanner

SHARE SLAM S20 – Colorized 3D Scanning with Dual 1-Inch Cameras

The SHARE SLAM S20 is a handheld 3D LiDAR scanner designed for professionals who need accurate spatial measurements and high-quality visual documentation in a single mobile mapping workflow. Combining laser scanning, dual 1-inch imaging sensors, visual SLAM, and integrated RTK positioning, it captures detailed colorized point clouds for surveying, construction, and reality capture projects.

A distinguishing feature of the S20 is its emphasis on image quality and point cloud colorization. Unlike systems that focus primarily on geometric measurements, the S20 uses large-format cameras with mechanical shutters and synchronized image acquisition to improve the alignment between photographic information and laser data.

Its lightweight construction and integrated positioning capabilities make it suitable for documenting buildings, infrastructure, and complex environments without repeated stationary scanner setups.

Key Features

Dual 1-Inch Cameras with Mechanical Shutters

The S20 incorporates two 16 MP cameras with 1-inch CMOS sensors, providing detailed imagery for point cloud colorization.

The mechanical shutters help minimize rolling-shutter distortion during movement, improving the consistency of visual information used for colorized point clouds and photogrammetric modeling.

Precise Synchronization of LiDAR and Imaging

Microsecond-level hardware synchronization coordinates laser measurements with camera data.

This integration helps reduce discrepancies between point cloud geometry and image colors, producing more consistent visual representations of scanned environments.

LiDAR and Visual SLAM Fusion

The S20 combines laser-based SLAM with visual SLAM algorithms to improve mapping performance in challenging environments.

Visual information provides additional support in areas where laser geometry alone may be insufficient, including certain corridors, tunnels, and repetitive interior spaces.

Integrated RTK for Georeferenced Mapping

A built-in RTK module supports georeferenced point cloud acquisition when suitable GNSS signals and correction data are available.

For indoor or GNSS-denied environments, SLAM-based acquisition remains available, with survey control or subsequent registration used when absolute coordinates are required.

Flexible Data Processing and 3D Reconstruction

The S20 supports real-time point cloud visualization and post-processing through SHARE software.

Collected data can be used in CAD/BIM workflows, mesh reconstruction, and 3D Gaussian Splatting applications. Its open interfaces and SDK also support integration with compatible third-party platforms and development workflows.

Technical Specifications

• Scanning Technology: LiDAR and Visual SLAM

• Scanning Range: Up to 70 m at 80% reflectivity

• Scanning Rate: 200,000 points/s

• Relative Accuracy: Better than 1 cm

• Absolute Accuracy: Better than 5 cm under specified conditions

• Camera System: Dual 1-inch 16 MP CMOS sensors with mechanical shutters

• Positioning: Integrated RTK

• Weight: Approximately 1.08 kg

• Battery Runtime: Approximately 150 minutes

Specifications are based on SHARE manufacturer information. Measurement range varies with target reflectivity, while positioning accuracy depends on survey conditions and processing methods.

Applications

Architectural Documentation and Building Surveys

The S20 captures building geometry together with detailed color imagery, making it suitable for existing-condition surveys, architectural recording, and renovation projects.

Colorized point clouds help users identify building materials, structural elements, and interior features during subsequent analysis.

Scan-to-BIM and Construction Documentation

For architecture, engineering, and construction teams, the S20 provides spatial datasets that can be incorporated into CAD and BIM workflows.

Its combination of geometric measurements and visual information supports building documentation, project coordination, and modeling based on existing site conditions.

Heritage and Cultural Site Recording

The dual-camera system makes the S20 useful for documenting historical buildings, architectural details, and cultural sites where visual appearance is important alongside geometric accuracy.

Captured imagery and point cloud data can support digital preservation, mesh reconstruction, and interactive 3D presentations.

Tunnel and Complex Interior Mapping

LiDAR and visual SLAM fusion supports mobile scanning in corridors, underground passages, and other environments where conventional GNSS positioning is unavailable.

The resulting point clouds can assist with spatial documentation, engineering assessment, and facility mapping.

Digital Twins and 3D Gaussian Splatting

The S20's synchronized camera and LiDAR data provide a foundation for realistic 3D scene reconstruction.

Its imagery can support mesh generation and Gaussian Splatting workflows, allowing project teams to create detailed digital representations for visualization, virtual environments, and asset documentation.

Detailed Geometry and Visual Context in One Scanning Workflow

The SHARE SLAM S20 combines mobile LiDAR acquisition with large-format imaging and integrated positioning, making it particularly suitable for projects that require both measurable 3D geometry and detailed visual information.

For surveying companies, architectural professionals, and digital reconstruction teams, the S20 provides a flexible approach to collecting colorized spatial datasets for engineering documentation and realistic 3D modeling.