NavVis MLX Handheld 3D Laser Scanner
Key specifications
| Specification | NavVis MLX |
|---|---|
| LiDAR | 32-layer, 905 nm, Class 1 |
| Point rate | 640,000 points/sec |
| Operational range | Up to 50 m |
| Point-cloud accuracy | 5 mm in a dedicated 500 m² test environment |
| Panoramic cameras | 4 × 12 MP |
| Visual-odometry cameras | 2 × 2 MP |
| Panorama | 270° / 360° |
| SLAM | LiDAR SLAM + Visual Odometry |
| Operating time | About 45 minutes per 98 Wh battery |
| Storage | External 256 GB USB-C flash drive |
| Display | 5.5″, 1920 × 1080 touchscreen |
| Weight | 3.6 kg including battery |
| Ingress protection | IP42 |
| Point-cloud output | E57, PLY, LAS, PTS, XYZ |
These specifications are from NavVis’s current documentation.
How it works
The MLX is carried using an ergonomic harness. The operator walks through the building or site while the LiDAR continuously measures the surroundings. SLAM calculates the scanner’s trajectory, while visual odometry from the additional cameras helps support positioning. A touchscreen provides live feedback on trajectory and scan coverage.
It can also capture control points, allowing the resulting point cloud to be aligned with survey information from instruments such as total stations and GNSS rovers.
Typical applications
- Scan-to-BIM
- As-built documentation
- Building/plant surveying
- Digital twins
- Construction progress documentatihttps://www.suryametrodevice.com/product/navvis-mlx-handheld-3d-laser-scanner/on
- MEP/industrial facility documentation
- Indoor mapping
- Complex or confined spaces
- Frequent scanning of multiple sites
NavVis specifically positions MLX for projects where portability and maneuverability are important, including confined spaces and frequent rescanning.
MLX vs. NavVis VLX 3
The MLX is considerably lighter and more portable:
| NavVis MLX | NavVis VLX 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| LiDAR | 1 × 32-layer | 2 × 32-layer |
| Points/sec | 640k | 2 × 640k |
| Accuracy | 5 mm | 5 mm |
| Weight | 3.6 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Battery operation | ~45 min | ~1.5 h |
| Form factor | Handheld + harness | Wearable |
| Main advantage | Mobility/confined areas | Larger-scale, faster capture |
Important: the quoted 5 mm figure is local accuracy under a dedicated test condition, not a blanket guarantee of ±5 mm absolute accuracy on every site. Environmental conditions and SLAM constraints affect actual results.
NavVis currently offers MLX pricing by personalized quotation rather than a simple public fixed price.
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