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Autonomous mapping company Emesent has launched the Emesent GX1, an integrated simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) and real-time kinematic (RTK) scanner. The company is exhibiting the GX1 at Geo Week 2026 (booth #911).
The product achieves 5-10mm global accuracy to deliver high precision for topographic surveying and building and infrastructure construction. It can reduce the time required to survey a site by up to 95% with a single day of scanning replacing weeks of work, Emensent stated in a press release.
The GX1 is an integrated, all-in-one system where lidar, RTK, cameras and software work together seamlessly from capture to validated deliverable. Its SLAM technology was proven in the world’s most challenging environments to everyday surveying applications, but it also eliminates the longstanding trade-off faced by survey firms and the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry between mobile scanning speed and dependable survey-grade accuracy.
Suited for use cases across topographic and road survey, scan to building information models (BIM), construction progress tracking and more, the GX1 is simple enough for junior surveyors to train on and deploy in a matter of days yet powerful enough to meet the needs of experts in the field.
- Accuracy. GX1 is the only SLAM-based mobile scanner system delivering 5-10mm global accuracy combined with rapid scanning capabilities. Incorporating client-first design, integrated RTK and Emesent’s proprietary SLAM algorithm, GX1 offers repeatable results survey firms can rely on.
- Proven SLAM algorithm: Emesent’s SLAM technology, which powers its award-winning Emesent Hovermap product, was developed and validated in some of the most extreme real-world environments, includidng GPS-denied underground locations. It delivers repeatable accuracy both indoors and out.
- Versatile deployment: GX1 has four purpose-built deployment modes: backpack, survey pole, vehicle mount, and supported handheld. Flexible georeferencing minimizes the risk of having to return to a site for redo – surveyors can capture with RTK in the field or with ground control points and checkpoints in post-processing.
The GX1 is being launched at a pivotal moment for survey firms and the AEC industry, which are grappling with a shortage of experienced surveyors, Emensent stated. At the same time, firms face mounting pressure from clients demanding faster, cheaper and better results without quality compromise, alongside the diminishing competitive advantage of adopting basic mobile scanning technology.
“With the introduction of the GX1, we’ve answered the call we’ve heard echoing throughout the surveying industry to end the tug-of-war between fast and accurate,” said Stefan Hrabar, chief strategy officer and co-founder of Emesent. “By putting the power of SLAM into the hands of the everyday surveyor, the GX1 raises the bar for mobile scanning accuracy and keeps critical projects on track.”
Technical Features
- Independently validated 5-10mm global accuracy
- Integrated RTK georeferencing with real-time quality monitoring
- 4 x 20MP cameras for 360° panoramic imagery
- Emesent SLAM algorithm
- Four deployment modes: backpack, survey pole, vehicle mount, handheld
- Integrated batteries for cable-free management
- Rapid accuracy validation reports in Aura processing software.
