MUNICH — On September 15, 2026, XGRIDS, a company specializing in spatial intelligence, announced the release of its flagship scanner, the Lixel L3, during the INTERGEO 2026 exhibition. The company highlighted that the device achieved a verified 5 mm relative accuracy, a figure confirmed through a documented test that compared the scanner’s output against measured ground‑truth data.
Technical Overview
The Lixel L3 integrates several advanced components into a single, portable unit. It combines a high‑precision LiDAR sensor with a true‑color vision system, an integrated Real‑Time Kinematic (RTK) module for positioning, and a built‑in 4.3‑inch display that provides operators with real‑time feedback on scan status, trajectory, and coverage. By unifying geometry capture, color imaging, positioning data, and immediate delivery, the system enables a streamlined workflow that can be completed on‑site without the need for external processing equipment. According to XGRIDS, a single L3 unit can cover roughly 100 square meters in ten minutes, producing both high‑accuracy geometric data and photorealistic 3D models suitable for downstream applications.
Accuracy Validation
The company emphasized two key accuracy metrics for the L3. Relative accuracy—how consistently the scanner can reproduce distances between points within a single session—was measured at 5 mm. Absolute accuracy, which reflects the device’s alignment with an external reference frame, was reported at approximately 2.5 cm in real‑time. XGRIDS attributes this performance to an integrated Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) system that maintains positional stability throughout a scan, as well as vision‑aided localization and leveling optimization that mitigate drift over longer capture periods. Sunny Liao, XGRIDS’ Director of International Sales and Marketing, noted that “5 mm relative accuracy only matters if it holds up in the field and the data can go straight into BIM. Customers can capture, process and export locally and the data is ready for the workflow.”
Photorealistic Spatial Capture
Beyond precise geometry, the Lixel L3 is equipped with a 1/1.3‑inch CMOS sensor capable of 4K HDR imaging. This high‑resolution camera records true‑color information that, when merged with LiDAR data, yields a point cloud enriched with realistic surface detail. From a single pass, the scanner can generate a true‑color point cloud, a detailed mesh, and a photorealistic 3DGS (3‑D Geospatial) model. The emergence of 3DGS as a mainstream production format has been underscored by recent software updates: Autodesk announced native support for 3DGS in its 3ds Max platform, while Trimble incorporated the format into SketchUp. XGRIDS’ proprietary LCC2 file format is among the early 3DGS formats recognized by these established tools, facilitating direct import of photorealistic assets into architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) pipelines, as well as film, entertainment, and virtual production workflows.
Field operatives also benefit from design choices aimed at rugged, on‑site use. The L3’s display provides immediate visual cues about scan completeness, and the system’s map‑fusion capability can align multiple passes without requiring pre‑placed control points. Privacy safeguards are built in, allowing the software to automatically blur identifiable features such as faces and license plates, thereby addressing data‑protection concerns in public‑space deployments.
In positioning the Lixel L3 within the broader market, XGRIDS highlighted the growing importance of spatial data as a foundational layer for digital experiences. As 3DGS gains traction across industries, the company argues that its scanner offers a bridge between physical environments and their digital twins, delivering both the metric precision needed for building information modeling (BIM) and the visual fidelity required for immersive media. By coupling validated 5 mm relative accuracy with rapid, photorealistic capture, XGRIDS aims to set a new benchmark for how complex sites are digitized and repurposed in downstream applications.
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