RS7 Handheld LiDAR SLAM Scanner

INS + SLAM Fusion Performance

GNSS-Grounded Positioning and Projected Coordinates

Physical Design and Durability The 150-minute RS7 battery is integrated directly into the handle, there is no external battery pack, no charging cable over the operator's shoulder, and no connector to snag on a door frame or cabinet edge. The RS7 weighs 2.6 lbs with the battery handle - less than many field tablets. The RS7 has an IP64 rating protecting from dust ingress and splashing water. The 1/4-inch mounting thread is a standard photographic thread, useful for attaching to monopods or handheld mounts.

360° × 189° Field of View

The 189° vertical field of view captures the floor below and ceiling above simultaneously from normal chest- or waist-height walking posture. Walk the space once at a comfortable pace and the point cloud is complete - ceilings, corners, confined alcoves, and all - with no tilting and no second pass required. Combined with a dual-return scan rate of 1,152,000 points per second, the RS7 captures fine surface texture and small objects at this pace without sacrificing point density.

The full 360° horizontal coverage means there is no preferred orientation to hold the unit and no need to sweep side to side. Carry it naturally and it captures the full room.

HD Colorization and 3D Gaussian Splatting

The RS7 has dual 12 MP cameras with 1/2-inch sensors and a combined field of view of 340°(H) × 360°(V), covering the a full horizontal and vertical field of view.

Sensor binning technology combines pixels at capture, delivering output under low-light conditions with substantially reduced noise compared to raw 12 MP capture in dim interiors.

CHCNAV's HPGS 2.0 engine uses this imagery to generate 3D Gaussian Splat (3DGS) outputs (requires Flagship kit or annual subscription see Pricing) alongside traditional colorized point clouds and mesh models. 3DGS produces photorealistic, navigable scene reconstructions that convey material finish, color variation, and spatial context in a way a colored point cloud cannot.

For heritage documentation, insurance claims, forensic evidence packages, or client presentations where the audience is non-technical, the 3DGS output is a meaningfully different deliverable from a standard point cloud.

Software: SmartGo, CoPre, CoProcess 2025, CoCloud

SmartGo runs on any Android and connects to the RS7's onboard system during field operations. Scan control, real-time point cloud preview, and data management. You can confirm coverage before leaving the site rather than discovering gaps back at the office.

CoPre is the desktop post-processing platform that provides full point clouds. It handles POS processing, trajectory adjustment, point cloud generation, colorization, 3D mesh modeling, and 3DGS output. CoPre is permanently licensed and is required to produce processed point clouds or models from RS7 data. CoPre runs on Windows 11 and requires an Nvidia graphics card for colorized cloud processing.

CoProcess allows data extraction from raw point clouds. Filter point clouds to ground, draw linework, export .dxf files. Set up layers and create deliverables from scan data in CoProcess.

CoCloud is an optional cloud processing subscription for users without powerful PC hardware. Field data uploads; processing runs automatically in the cloud and returns point clouds, mesh models, or 3DGS outputs without requiring a high-powered workstation on-site. CoCloud and CoPre desktop processing both produce the same output types. Teams planning to use CoCloud as their primary processing path should confirm their upload bandwidth before committing: large interior scan sessions generate large files.

Application Scenarios

• Architectural surveying and as-built documentation - floor plans, section cuts, and BIM-ready geometry extracted from a single walk-through scan; no targets, no setup time, no tripod
• Interior design and renovation - precise existing conditions capture before design, with colorized point clouds and mesh models for coordination across trades
• Public safety and forensic investigation - rapid scene documentation in low-light conditions that captures every surface, dimension, and spatial relationship in a repeatable, legally defensible format
• Cultural tourism and heritage preservation - high-resolution colorized point clouds and 3DGS outputs for documentation archives, virtual tours, and conservation records
• Property mapping and calculation - interior volumetric and spatial analysis for real estate, insurance, and facilities management

Sample RS7 Dataset

Download and check out data! Alta_Demo_RS7.LAZ (2.2GB) collected by iGage Mid-Atlantic (Matt).

Specifications

[ Datasheet ] [ User Manual ]

General System Performance

Laser Scanner

Camera System

Positioning and Orientation System

Notes

RTK Corrections

For georeferenced scans, the RS7 needs a source of RTK corrections or static base data. This applies to scans that begin and end outdoors where a GNSS fix is possible.

The RS7 does not have a UHF radio. Corrections are passed from the field tablet to the RS7 over a cellular connection.

If a high-quality survey-grade network is not available but cellular data coverage exists, it is possible to use CHC or iGage base stations which include free perpeptual APIS service. APIS allows a single Base and one or more Rovers to connect through the internet cloud with a SIM card in the base. It is very easy to configure.

If line-of-sight between the RS7 and base exists, Wi-Fi can be used for correction backhaul.

If cellular service is not available, a local base can record static data which is combined with the scan data in CoPre. The SG7 and eBASE are both good choices for a local base because they support static. Wi-Fi and APIS/RTK corrections:

BYO-Android

For controlling the RS7 during collection, the RS7 needs an Android device running the SmartGo app. SmartGo is free to download and install on any Android. You will want a phone-sized Android to clip in to the included RS7 phone mount.

If you do not already have an Android device, consider pairing the RS7 with a low cost Android phone device such as Tripltek Mini or Google Pixel 10a:

RS7 or RS10? Two Unique Scanning Tools

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The RS7 is purpose-built for building interiors, tunnels, underground facilities, parking structures, enclosed spaces, and building features. With no moving parts, lightweight design, and competitive price the RS7 is a gateway to point cloud scanning and collection.

The RS10 is a larger device with a spinning LiDAR with 120-meter range and 3x 5-megapixel cameras. It features a survey-grade ground-plane antenna and the same GNSS engine as our SG, iG, and CHC RTK receivers.

Call to discuss your application and use case.

Pricing

Kits include:

• RS7 Main Unit
• Battery
• Phone Holder
• Laser Head Lens Cleaning Cloth
• Power Adapter
• Data Cable
• Quick Start Guide
• CoPre(Perm) Software
• SmartGo scan management software (install on unlimited Android devices)

See Notes for Bring-Your-Own-Android collector information.

What's in the case?

The RS7 kit is a complete system, just BYO-Android.

Carry Case Contains
	RS7 body
	Battery Handle
Quick Start Guide	Phone Collector Mount (affixes to RS7)
	Data and Charging Cable

Microfiber Cloth
	Hex Wrench

Videos

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