The FARO Orbis Mobile Scanner is an advanced 3D reality capture solution that combines high-speed mobile scanning with high-precision stationary “Flash” scanning in a single device. Built for surveying, construction, mining, and geospatial professionals, it is designed to drastically reduce data capture time while improving accuracy and workflow efficiency.
 
Powered by proprietary SLAM technology (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) and integrated Flash scanning capability, Orbis allows users to walk through sites and capture dense point clouds in real time, or switch to rapid 15-second stationary scans for complex or high-detail areas. This dual-mode capability eliminates the traditional trade-off between speed and precision.
 
With seamless integration into FARO Stream (mobile app), FARO Connect (desktop processing), and FARO Sphere XG (cloud collaboration), Orbis supports end-to-end workflows from field capture to analysis and stakeholder sharing. Its compact, rugged design makes it suitable for demanding indoor and outdoor environments, including construction sites, mines, and infrastructure projects.
 
Key Specifications
 
Scanning Performance
Range: up to 120 m
Point rate: 640,000 points/sec
Field of view: 360° × 290°
LiDAR channels: 32
Mobile scanning precision: ~5 mm
Flash scanning precision: ~2 mm
Flash scan duration: ~15 seconds (including color)
Flash resolution: ~19M points (≈13 mm @ 10 m)
 
Imaging & Data
360° panoramic camera (8 MP, continuous capture)
Outputs: point clouds with intensity + color, 360° imagery, trajectory data
File formats: E57, LAS, LAZ, PLY, TXT
Raw data rate: ~350 MB/min
Flash scan size: ~125 MB
 
Hardware & Build
Weight: Scanner 2.10 kg, Datalogger 0.95 kg, Battery 0.55 kg
Protection: IP54 (dust and splash resistant)
Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C
Laser class: Class 1 (eye-safe)
Storage: 1 TB internal (up to ~100 hours capture)
Battery life: ~3 hours typical
 
Operation & Workflow
One-button start/stop scanning
Mobile control via FARO Stream app (iOS/Android)
Real-time scan feedback and cloud sync
Supports handheld, monopod, car mount, backpack, and cradle configurations
Full SLAM-based trajectory tracking (GeoSLAM technology)
 
Processing & Software
FARO Stream: field capture + cloud upload
FARO Connect: desktop processing, filtering, and colorization
FARO Scene: advanced registration and scan alignment
FARO Sphere XG: cloud collaboration and 4D project comparison
Automatic georeferencing and point cloud colorization supported