Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Discover the key advances in reality capture and the “secret sauce” that distinguishes successful service providers.
Michael Harvey, senior product manager for reality capture at Leica Geosystems, knows a thing or two about reality capture. With experience going back to the original Cyrax 2400 laser scanner that deployed in 1998, Mike has been involved in applications ranging from historical preservation sites and industrial plants to public safety, movies and entertainment, and video games. In this fascinating discussion, Mike shares what he thinks have been the most meaningful developments in technology over the last 20 years, the biggest challenges facing today’s laser scanning professionals, and the most common misunderstanding about technology. He discusses the impact of a lack of industry standards and how to evaluate technology when the hardware from different brands all seems equally easy to use. He provides insights on what sets Leica apart and why LGS University sold out early again in 2024. Plus, hear where he thinks the future is headed with AI and machine learning.
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Chapters:
00:13 – 01:32 – Mike’s role in reality capture with Leica Geosystems
01:33 – 03:39 – The most unusual applications of reality capture
03:40 – 06:33 – The most meaningful developments in reality capture technology
06:34 – 08:35 – The biggest challenges facing reality capture professionals
08:36 – 10:32 – The biggest misunderstanding about reality capture
10:33 – 15:58 – How to evaluate technology without established industry standards
15:59 – 17:57 – What sets Leica Geosystems apart
17:58 – 24:24 – LGS University and how to take your skills to the next level
24:25 – 27:36 – What comes next and where all the magic happens
RELATED:
pure-surveying.com/2024/08/13/reality-capture-education-series-ask-the-experts-live-qa
Discover the key advances in reality capture and the “secret sauce” that distinguishes successful service providers.
Michael Harvey, senior product manager for reality capture at Leica Geosystems, knows a thing or two about reality capture. With experience going back to the original Cyrax 2400 laser scanner that deployed in 1998, Mike has been involved in applications ranging from historical preservation sites and industrial plants to public safety, movies and entertainment, and video games. In this fascinating discussion, Mike shares what he thinks have been the most meaningful developments in technology over the last 20 years, the biggest challenges facing today’s laser scanning professionals, and the most common misunderstanding about technology. He discusses the impact of a lack of industry standards and how to evaluate technology when the hardware from different brands all seems equally easy to use. He provides insights on what sets Leica apart and why LGS University sold out early again in 2024. Plus, hear where he thinks the future is headed with AI and machine learning.
If you enjoy our content, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Your support helps us continue bringing you intriguing and thought-provoking discussions on Tech Insider.
📌 Learn more about this topic:
pure-surveying.com/tag/reality-capture
Follow Mike Harvey on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mharvey1313
Chapters:
00:13 – 01:32 – Mike’s role in reality capture with Leica Geosystems
01:33 – 03:39 – The most unusual applications of reality capture
03:40 – 06:33 – The most meaningful developments in reality capture technology
06:34 – 08:35 – The biggest challenges facing reality capture professionals
08:36 – 10:32 – The biggest misunderstanding about reality capture
10:33 – 15:58 – How to evaluate technology without established industry standards
15:59 – 17:57 – What sets Leica Geosystems apart
17:58 – 24:24 – LGS University and how to take your skills to the next level
24:25 – 27:36 – What comes next and where all the magic happens
RELATED:
pure-surveying.com/2024/08/13/reality-capture-education-series-ask-the-experts-live-qa
