Capture a full dome at highest resolution in 1.7 mins.
Expect data with an uncompromised 3D point accuracy of 1.9 mm from 10 meters.
No details missed at a resolution of 3 mm at 10 meters.
With the high-accuracy, long-range, wireless Ray II laser 3D scanner you can precisely and rapidly capture large to massive objects, scenes or areas, and from up to 130 m away. Expect 3D point accuracy that meets high professional standards and best-in-angular-class accuracy.
Ideal for precise capture of huge objects such as wind turbines, ship propellers or airplanes, bridges or factory floors, forensic scenes or archeology sites, this professional LiDAR solution produces 3D scans of the highest quality, whether your application is reverse engineering, inspection, creating true-to-life digital twins, documenting crime scenes, or making change-over-time assessments of civil infrastructure.
The wireless Ray II’s lightweight portability make it a cinch to take anywhere you need: vehicles can be captured in minutes, aircraft and full-sized buildings in just a few hours
Discover how the high-accuracy Ray II can capture huge objects and spaces, with no details missed.
| 3D point accuracy @10m | 1.9 mm |
| 3D point accuracy @20m | 2.9 mm |
| 3D point accuracy @40m | 5.3 mm |
| Angular accuracy | 0.87 mm @10m (or 18 arcseconds) |
| Range accuracy | 1.0 mm + 10 ppm |
| Range noise | 0.4 mm @ 10m - 0.5mm @ 20m |
If your device isn’t perfectly calibrated, your scanner will either automatically calibrate itself by scanning the surroundings, or let you know if further action is required.
Scan with full confidence knowing that your scanner has been verified to fall within specifications.
Your scanner has been rigorously tested and is guaranteed to conform to the required list of 11 European safety standards.
Detect even the smallest surface irregularities with Ray II’s 36 MP 3-camera system, with exceptional HDR texture.
In heritage preservation, Ray II enables the recreation of every detail in true-to-life color.
In forensic applications, enhanced color accuracy facilitates identifying crucial evidence such as bloodstains.
| Resolution | 3 mm | 6 mm | 12 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Without texture | 1.7 min | 0.85 min | 0.4 min |
| With texture | 2.7 min | 1.9 min | 1.4 min |
With the long-range 3D scanner Ray II, the expansive 360°-300° field of view gives you flexibility to capture objects from 0.5 to 130 meters away, and with high accuracy and superior quality.
Fuss-free scanning is ensured with the intuitive Ray II – with basic features accessible on board, it’s as simple as pressing a button, with no computer or other device needed.
At just 5 kg including the tripod, Ray II 3D scanners need no targets and are ready for full setup in mere seconds.
When scanning something large, in an inaccessible location, or at a height you can’t safely be on, control your scanner easily and from a distance with the Artec Remote App.
Track the scanner’s movement in real time with feature tracking and advanced algorithms for intuitive 3D-space navigation including Ray II’s Visual Inertial System (VIS), Altimeter, compass, and Global Navigation Satellite System.
Ray II’s smart auto-removal of moving objects that may enter or exit the scene keeps all captured data focused on exactly what you need.
Powered by two hot-swappable batteries and another two on standby, the 3D laser scanner Ray II comes ready to scan for a full 8 hours. Need more time? Charge while you scan, and swap without any downtime.
Your scanner is protected and your work kept safe with the Ray II’s water and dust protection, designed to keep particles or humidity from getting into your device.
Exceptionally well-suited for use with the wireless powerhouse Artec Leo, the duo can quickly capture large or even massive objects with high accuracy and full coverage.
An unbeatable combination of two smart, wireless scanners: Artec Ray II’s range and speed for full scenes and large objects, the handheld Artec Leo for specific areas and angles.
The long-range Ray II also integrates with all other Artec 3D scanners in seconds.
Upload to Artec Studio to precisely position and fit your scans with CAD primitives, then export to SOLIDWORKS or other CAD software – or for inspection, directly to Geomagic Control X for in-depth reports.
Harnessing Ray II’s power to capture up to 2 million points per second, now engineers can streamline aircraft inspection, design, development, and testing for faster, safer, and more fuel-efficient flights.
Taking just minutes to capture mechanical and irregular shapes and surfaces while detecting hard-to-find imperfections, the Ray II gives automotive specialists high-resolution point clouds for inspections, crash testing, design optimization, and more.
Ideal for digital twin creation pipelines, the Ray II scanner offers industry-class accuracy, speed, and ease of use for capturing surface data throughout the entire object lifecycle.
Investigators can now swiftly document entire scenes and evidence as the portable, wireless Ray II introduces a new era of forensic investigation.
Manufacturers and their clients can confidently detect defects and irregularities, accelerating production processes while ensuring the highest product quality control levels.
The Ray II, paired with Artec Studio’s scan-to-CAD functionality, stands out among all 3D laser scanners to deliver detail-rich, high-quality scans that expedite reverse engineering workflows with unrivaled, metrology-grade precision.
Unveiling a wealth of 3D detail, the portable Ray II empowers designers and engineers to refine CAD projects, streamlining prototyping and design processes for large objects and machinery.
Cultural & heritage preservation specialists can digitally safeguard priceless sites and objects with the Ray II, while enabling regular inspections and the power to transform scans into breathtaking 3D models for virtual exhibitions.
Researchers and educators benefit from the Ray II’s speed and ease of use, gaining insight and knowledge across various disciplines through razor-sharp 3D scans with vibrant HDR textures.
The Ray II takes infrastructure inspection and design up to the next level, capturing structures with world-class precision and speed, improving driving safety and resilience in construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, wind turbines, tunnels, dams, and more.
Boasting innovative technology, the Ray II equips archaeologists with the power to easily generate research-ready 3D excavation documentation, preserve artifacts and fossils digitally, and conduct detailed site analyses.
Find out how Ray II can benefit your particular industry or application with a live demo, in person or online.
| Technical | Eva | Eva Lite | Space Spider | Leo | Micro | Ray II | Metrology Kit Professional | Metrology Kit Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scanner type | Handheld | Handheld | Handheld | Handheld | Desktop | Tripod | Mobile | Mobile |
| 3D point accuracy , up to | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.05 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.01 mm | 1.9 mm @10 m Angular 18" (0.87 mm @ 10 m) |
0.002 mm + 0.005 mm/m (RMS) 0.003 mm + 0.007 mm/m (3 sigma) |
0.004 mm + 0.006 mm/m (RMS) 0.005 m + 0.009 mm/m (3 sigma) |
| 3D resolution , up to | 0.2 mm | 0.5 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.2 mm | 0.029 mm | 3 / 6 / 12 mm @ 10 m | 30.3 megapixels (6720 × 4480) | 20.2 megapixels (5472 × 3648) |
| 3D accuracy over distance, up to | 0.1 mm + 0.3 mm/m | 0.1 mm + 0.3 mm/m | 0.05 mm + 0.3 mm/m | 0.1 mm + 0.3 mm/m | — | Range noise: 0.4 mm @ 10 m 0.5 mm @20 m |
0.003 mm + 0.007 mm/m (3 sigma) | 0.005 mm + 0.009 mm/m (3 sigma) |
| HD Mode | Yes | No | N/A | Yes | N/A | HDR: Automatic, 5 brackets | N/A | N/A |
| Hybrid geometry and texture tracking | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A | Targets | Targets |
| Data processing algorithms | Geometry and texture based | Geometry based | Geometry and texture based | Geometry and texture based | Geometry based | Real time registration, Automatic removal of moving objects, Check & Adjust | __ | __ |
| Working distance | 0.4 – 1 m | 0.4 – 1 m | 0.2 – 0.3 m | 0.35 – 1.2 m | — | 0.5 to 130 m | __ | __ |
| Volume capture zone | 61,000 cm³ | 61,000 cm³ | 2,000 cm³ | 160,000 cm³ | 324 cm³ | 360 degrees | 65 × 46° | __ |
| Linear field of view, H×W @ closest range | 214 × 148 mm | 214 × 148 mm | 90 × 70 mm | 244 × 142 mm | — | __ | __ | __ |
| Linear field of view, H×W @ furthest range | 536 × 371 mm | 536 × 371 mm | 180 × 140 mm | 838 × 488 mm | — | __ | __ | __ |
| Angular field of view, H×W | 30 × 21° | 30 × 21° | 30 × 21° | 38.5 × 23° | — | __ | __ | __ |
| Ability to capture texture | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Texture resolution | 1.3 mp | — | 1.3 mp | 2.3 mp | 6.4 mp | 36 mp | 30.3 mp | 20.2 mp |
| Colors | 24 bpp | — | 24 bpp | 24 bpp | 24 bpp | 432 MPx raw data | 30.3 megapixels (6720 × 4480) | 20.2 megapixels (5472 × 3648) |
| 3D reconstruction rate for real-time fusion, up to | 16 fps | 16 fps | 7.5 fps | 22 fps | — | __ | __ | __ |
| 3D reconstruction rate for 3D video recording, up to | 16 fps | 16 fps | 7.5 fps | 44 fps | — | __ | __ | __ |
| 3D reconstruction rate for 3D video streaming, up to | — | — | — | 80 fps | — | __ | Up to 8 images per second | Up to 4 images per second |
| Data acquisition speed, up to |
18 mln points/s | 2 mln points/s | 1 mln points/s | 35 mln points/s | 1 mln points/s | Up to 2,000,000 pts/sec | ||
| 3D exposure time | 0.0002 s | 0.0002 s | 0.0002 s | 0.0002 s | Customizable | __ | __ | __ |
| 2D exposure time | 0.00035 s | 0.00035 s | 0.0002 s | 0.0002 s | Customizable | __ | __ | __ |
| 3D light source | Flashbulb | Flashbulb | Blue LED | VCSEL | Blue LED | 36 MP 3-camera system captures 432 MPx raw data for calibrated 360° × 300° spherical image | Canon EOS R | Canon EOS 6D |
| 2D light source | White 12 LED array | White 12 LED array | White 6 LED array | White 12 LED array | RGB LED | LiDAR | White-light flash | White-light flash |
| Position sensors | — | — | — | Built-in 9 DoF inertial system | — | Visual Inertial System (VIS), Altimeter, compass, and Global Navigation Satellite System. | ||
| Display/touchscreen | USB streaming through external computer | USB streaming through external computer | USB streaming through external computer | Integrated 5.5" half HD, CTP. Optional Wi-Fi/Ethernet video streaming to external device |
USB streaming through external computer |
Onboard screen | __ | __ |
| Multi-core processing | On external computer | On external computer | On external computer | Embedded processors: NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2 Quad-core ARM® Cortex®-A57 MPCore Processor NVIDIA Maxwell™ 1 TFLOPS GPU with 256 NVIDIA® CUDA® Cores |
On external computer | On external computer | __ | __ |
| Interface | 1 × USB 2.0, USB 3.0 compatible | 1 × USB 2.0, USB 3.0 compatible | 1 × USB 2.0, USB 3.0 compatible | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | USB 3.0 | Wireless: Integrated wireless LAN (802.11 b/g/n) |
__ | __ |
| Internal hard drive | — | — | — | 512 GB SSD | — | AS256, 256 GB/USB 3.0 flash drive | __ | __ |
| Computer requirements | Visit the Artec Support Center for detailed hardware requirements. |
Visit the Artec Support Center for detailed hardware requirements. |
Visit the Artec Support Center for detailed hardware requirements. |
Visit the Artec Support Center for detailed hardware requirements. |
Visit the Artec Support Center for detailed hardware requirements. |
Visit the Artec Support Center for detailed hardware requirements. |
Visit the Artec Support Center for detailed hardware requirements. |
Visit the Artec Support Center for detailed hardware requirements. |
| Supported OS | Windows 8.1, 10 (x64), Windows 11 | Windows 8.1, 10 (x64), Windows 11 | Windows 8.1, 10 (x64), Windows 11 | Scanning: No computer required Data processing: Windows 8.1, 10 (x64), Windows 11 |
Windows 10 (x64) | Windows 8.1, 10 (x64), Windows 11 | Windows 8.1, 10 (x64), Windows 11 | Windows 8.1, 10 (x64), Windows 11 |
| Recommended computer requirements | Intel Core i7 or i9, 64+ GB RAM, NVIDIA GPU with 8+ GB VRAM, CUDA 6.0+ |
Intel Core i7 or i9, 32 GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM | Intel Core i7 or i9, 32 GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM | Intel Core i7 or i9, 64+ GB RAM, NVIDIA GPU with 8+ GB VRAM, CUDA 6.0+ | Intel Core i7 or i9, 64+ GB RAM, NVIDIA GPU with at least 3 GB VRAM, CUDA 3.5+ | Intel Core i7 or i9, 64+ GB RAM, NVIDIA GPU with at least 3 GB VRAM, CUDA 3.5+ | Intel Core i7 or i9, 64+ GB RAM, NVIDIA GPU with at least 3 GB VRAM, CUDA 3.5+ | Intel Core i7 or i9, 64+ GB RAM, NVIDIA GPU with at least 3 GB VRAM, CUDA 3.5+ |
| Minimum computer requirements | HD: Intel Core i7 or i9, 32 GB RAM, NVIDIA GPU with CUDA 6.0+ and at least 2 GB VRAM SD: Intel Core i5, i7 or i9, 12 GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM |
Intel Core i5, i7 or i9, 12 GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM | Intel Core i5, i7 or i9, 18 GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM | HD: Intel Core i7 or i9, 32 GB RAM, NVIDIA GPU with CUDA 6.0+ and at least 4 GB VRAM SD: Intel Core i5, i7 or i9, 32 GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM A computer is needed only for data processing. Scanning does not require a computer. |
Intel Core i5, i7 or i9, 32GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM | HD: Intel Core i7 or i9, 32 GB RAM, NVIDIA GPU with CUDA 6.0+ and at least 2 GB VRAM SD: Intel Core i5, i7 or i9, 12 GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM |
HD: Intel Core i7 or i9, 32 GB RAM, NVIDIA GPU with CUDA 6.0+ and at least 2 GB VRAM SD: Intel Core i5, i7 or i9, 12 GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM |
HD: Intel Core i7 or i9, 32 GB RAM, NVIDIA GPU with CUDA 6.0+ and at least 2 GB VRAM SD: Intel Core i5, i7 or i9, 12 GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM |
| Output formats | ||||||||
| 3D mesh | OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, PTX, E57, XYZRGB | OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, PTX, E57, XYZRGB | OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, PTX, E57, XYZRGB | OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, PTX, E57, XYZRGB | OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, PTX, E57, XYZRGB | OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, PTX, E57, XYZRGB | OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, PTX, E57, XYZRGB | OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, PTX, E57, XYZRGB |
| CAD | STEP, IGES, X_T | STEP, IGES, X_T | STEP, IGES, X_T | STEP, IGES, X_T | STEP, IGES, X_T | STEP, IGES, X_T | STEP, IGES, X_T | STEP, IGES, X_T |
| Measurements | CSV, DXF, XML | CSV, DXF, XML | CSV, DXF, XML | CSV, DXF, XML | CSV, DXF, XML | CSV, DXF, XML | CSV, DXF, XML | CSV, DXF, XML |
| Power source and dimensions | ||||||||
| Power source | AC power or external battery pack |
AC power or external battery pack |
AC power or external battery pack |
Built-in exchangeable battery, optional AC power | AC power | Internal Battery 2 × AEB364 internal, rechargeable Li-Ion batteries, up to 4 hours |
Li-ion battery | Li-ion battery |
| Dimensions, H×D×W | 262 × 158 × 63 mm | 262 × 158 × 63 mm | 190 × 140 × 130 mm | 231 × 162 × 230 mm | 290 × 290 × 340 mm | 520 × 430 × 250 mm | 870 × 230 × 170 mm | |
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2 lb | 0.9 kg / 2 lb | 0.8 kg / 1.8 lb | 2.6 kg / 5.7 lb | 12 kg / 2 | 5.35 kg / 11.7 lbs, | 12 kg / 26.5 lb |