Leica BLK ARC

Product Highlights

Be fully autonomous with our laser scanning module for robots.

Reality capture takes another step forward with the Leica BLK ARC, an autonomous laser scanning module that integrates with robots. The BLK ARC, combined with a robotic carrier, performs fully autonomous scanning and navigation with GrandSLAM technology, offers remote and offline scan mission planning, and provides complete control through a browser-based interface. Integration with a variety of robotic carriers makes the BLK ARC an essential component to autonomous reality capture, and it is ready to scan wherever you tell it to go.

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In The Box

Leica BLK ARC Robotic Laser Scanner
GEV290 USB-C Extension Cable
GEV291 Power Extension Cable
GEV278 USB-C Cable
GEV276 Power Supply Unit
BLK Cleaning Cloth
Leica BLK ARC Quick Guide
Leica BLK ARC USB Documentation Card

Product Features

Plan and execute missions from a remote location, whether in the office or in the field, which also keeps you safe from hazardous areas.

Create new missions and adjust existing missions for any environment with the BLK ARC using Leica Cyclone 3DR.

Control and manage the BLK ARC from an easy-to-use, browser-based application.

The BLK ARC expands the capabilities of your robotic carrier. Now it’s possible to scan tightly enclosed spaces, hazardous areas, and uneven terrain with complete autonomy. With module protection built in, the BLK ARC is durable and ensures scan data is fully captured. Simply set a path for the BLK ARC in applications ranging from a construction site where the terrain is unpredictable to hazardous areas that aren’t safe for humans. Have the BLK ARC confidently lead the way entirely on its own.

For a detailed product overview, please visit the Leica BLK ARC product page.

Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS (BLK Edition) Subscription

Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS (BLK Edition) features an intuitive UI, guided workflows and an easy process for working with data downstream with more advanced tools like Cyclone 3DR and TruView. Or export your point clouds as a standard E57 file or Autodesk's native RCP file format. Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS (BLK Edition) is optimized for the BLK ARC and provides streamlined workflows to assist new users and speed up the process for experienced users. Import data to Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS (BLK Edition) with USB or WLAN.

Reality Cloud Studio, powered by HxDR

Reality Cloud Studio is Hexagon’s cloud-based application for reality capture data storage, automated meshing and registration, advanced visualization, and up-to-the-minute collaboration. Simply upload your BLK ARC data directly from the scanner using Reality Cloud Studio’s browser-based UI and work with your data immediately in the field.

Software options for every kind of project

For larger projects or existing Cyclone users, Leica Geosystems Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS and Cyclone FIELD 360 are also available to help register your scans together and view scan data and imagery in real-time.

Article number: 947000

BLK ARC Videos

Introduction

Leica BLK ARC - Autonomous Reality Capture in Construction

How to set up your Leica BLK ARC on Boston Dynamics Spot

How to Scan with the Leica BLK ARC

Leica BLK ARC and Boston Dynamics Spot: Fully Autonomous Reality Capture

Use Cases and Articles

BLK ARC & ANYmal Robot: W.R. Grace Chemical Plants | Turner Construction Autonomous Reality Capture

Leica BLK ARC User Manuals
- For additional languages, please visit the myWorld Customer Portal
Download Spec Sheet

Design & Physical
Housing	Black powder coated aluminium
Weight	690 g
Height	183.6 mm
Front to back	92.5 mm
Diameter	80 mm
Operation
BLK ARC-UI (Leica Geosystems)	Browser-based app; planning and dispatch of autonomous missions and manual control of BLK ARC & Spot. Requires additional installation on Spot CORE I/O
Spot APP (Boston Dynamics)	Android app available for Spot users, BLK ARC control possible after installation of designated SW package on Spot CORE I/O
BLK Live app (Leica Geosystems)	Control BLK ARC data capture and preview data in real time. Android and iOS
Leica Cyclone FIELD 360	Control BLK ARC data capture, preview and pre-register data. Android and iOS
Communication	USB 3.0 and Wireless
Internal memory	24 hours of scanning (compressed data) / 6 hours (uncompressed data)
Power supply	USB: max 5.5V Power cable: nominal 12V DC, operation range 9-48V DC, max power 25W
LiDAR & Imaging
Laser class	1 (in accordance with IEC 60825-1)
Wavelength	830 nm
Field of view	360° (horizontal) / 270° (vertical)
Range	Min. 0.5 - up to 25 m
Point measurement rate	420,000 pts/sec
High resolution camera	12 Mpixel, 90° x 120°, rolling shutter
Panoramic vision system	3-camera system, 4.8 Mpixel 360° x 135°, global shutter
System Performance (GrandSLAM Based)
Range noise * **	+/- 3 mm (dynamic) +/- 2 mm (static)
Accuracy indoor ***	+/-10 mm
Environmental
Robustness	Designed for indoor and outdoor use
Operating temperature	0 to +40 °C
Dust & humidity protection	IP54 (IEC 60529)
Data Processing
Data transfer	Wireless and USB 3.0
Desktop software	Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS and Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS (BLK Edition)
Cloud Software	Reality Cloud Studio, powered by HxDR

All specifications are subject to change without notice. All accuracy specifications are one sigma unless otherwise noted.
* at 78% albedo
** environment dependent
*** controlled environment (scan duration 2 minutes)
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