¶ Hovermap autonomous SLAM-based LiDAR mapping
Description: Hovermap is a mobile LiDAR mapping system that uses SLAM technology to produce highly accurate 3D data and digital twins of forest environments. It enables efficient, detailed forest inventory assessment (such as tree measurement and stem mapping) under canopy and in GPS-denied environments by drone, backpack, or robotics.
Key Forestry Applications and Capabilities
Detailed Forest Inventory: Accurately calculates forest structure metrics, including tree height, diameter at breast height (DBH), and stem counts, using LiDAR point clouds.
3D Forest Modeling: Produces high-resolution, colourized 3D point clouds, enabling virtual walkthroughs and detailed analysis of complex native forests.
Under-Canopy Mapping: SLAM technology eliminates the need for GPS, allowing for mapping within dense forests.
Diverse Deployment Options: Hovermap can be mounted on drones (for quick aerial mapping), worn on a backpack, or mounted on robots like Spot (the robotic dog)
Category: Remote Sensing, Imaging & Analytics
FWPA RD&E: 7.3
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| Company | Country | Type | Website | Available in Australia? | Year | Status | Remarks | TRL | Employees | Colour | Inventors | Patent Model. |
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| Emesent | Australia | Company | Link | Orange |