DocAndersen
The structure sensor from Occipital is a very interesting tool. Originally the tool was designed as a 3d scanner. They have added additional tools including room scanning and other tools. The scanner attaches to your iPad or Android Tablet and integrates with the software on the device to provide 3d scans. The sensor itself is very small. It doesn’t make the tablet unwieldy or cause you to have to alter the way you use the tablet.
You can point the sensor just like the camera. This is important when considering using a scanner attached to a tablet. First off because, well wandering around using a tablet as a camera isn’t the best look anyway, but unbalanced or heavy makes it very difficult to hold the scanner as steady as the need for a 3d scan.
Finally, the software is easy to use. The sensor connects to your tablet directly via USB. That means you aren’t having to connect via Bluetooth or WiFI, making the scans faster overall. The software is easy to use, you can find it in the iTunes store or the Google Play store. I’ve used several 3d scanners overall. There are three things that are critical, and Occipital hit all three.
- Good Software
- Light enough and comfortable to use
- Good scanner quality.
Overall I give the Structure scanner and 8 out of 10!
