The FARO Orbis™ Mobile Scanner by FARO Technologies is an advanced mobile and stationary 3D reality capture solution that combines speed, accuracy, and versatility in a single device. Powered by proprietary Flash Technology™ and GeoSLAM SLAM algorithms, Orbis enables professionals to capture high-density point clouds quickly while maintaining survey-grade precision.
 
Designed for industries that demand fast, repeatable, and reliable data acquisition, Orbis eliminates the traditional trade-off between mobility and accuracy. Users can perform rapid mobile scans while walking the site or switch to Flash scanning mode using a monopod for ultra-detailed capture of complex areas in just seconds.
 
Integrated with FARO’s digital ecosystem—including FARO Stream™, FARO Connect, FARO SCENE, and FARO Sphere® XG—the Orbis delivers a seamless workflow from field capture to cloud collaboration. This allows teams to process, visualize, compare, and share 3D data in real time, improving decision-making and project efficiency.
 
Whether used in construction, mining, or geospatial surveying, the Orbis provides a powerful all-in-one scanning solution for modern digital reality capture.
 
Key Features
2-in-1 Scanning System – Mobile scanning + Flash stationary scanning in one device
High-Speed Data Capture – Up to 10× faster than traditional surveying methods
Survey-Grade Accuracy – Mobile: 5 mm precision | Flash: 2 mm precision
Dual Scanning Modes – Walkthrough mapping + 15-second Flash scans
Advanced SLAM Technology – Powered by GeoSLAM for robust trajectory tracking
Real-Time Cloud Integration – Sync directly with FARO Sphere XG
Automated Processing – FARO Connect for intelligent point cloud handling
Portable & Ergonomic Design – Compact system with flexible mounting options
Full Ecosystem Workflow – Field capture to cloud collaboration
 
Specifications
 
Performance
Range: 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
Flash Output Density: 19M points (13 mm @ 10 m)
 
Imaging
Camera: 360° panoramic (8 MP, continuous capture)
Colorization: Supported (via integrated workflows)
Output: Intensity + RGB point clouds
 
System & Hardware
Scanner Weight: 2.10 kg
Datalogger Weight: 0.95 kg
Battery Weight: 0.55 kg
Protection Rating: IP54
Laser Class: Class 1 (eye safe)
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
Transport Case: 500 × 625 × 250 mm
 
Data & Storage
Internal Storage: 1 TB (up to 100 hours capture)
Raw Data Size: ~350 MB/min (uncompressed)
Flash Scan Data: ~125 MB
Data Formats: E57, LAS, LAZ, PLY, TXT
Outputs: Point clouds, trajectory, 360° images
 
Battery & Operation
Battery Life: ~3 hours
Operation Mode: One-button scanning system
Flash Trigger: Dedicated single-button control
Orientation Flexibility: Any (upright, upside down, sideways)
 
Connectivity & Processing
Data Transfer: WiFi, RJ45, USB
Mobile App: FARO Stream™ (iOS & Android)
Desktop Software: FARO Connect, FARO SCENE
Cloud Platform: FARO Sphere® XG
Processing Modes: Local + Cloud + Hybrid
 
Accessories & Configurations
Handheld shoulder strap setup
Monopod (Flash scanning mode)
Car mount
Backpack system
Cradle mount
 
Applications
Construction & BIM progress tracking
Mining & stockpile volume analysis
Infrastructure inspection
Urban and geospatial mapping
Asset management
Industrial facility documentation
Deformation and structural analysis