Evaluation of Positioning Accuracy Using Smartphone RGB and LiDAR Sensors with the viDoc RTK Rover
Modern surveying is increasingly focused on fast data acquisition and processing using lightweight, low-cost equipment, particularly for the continuous monitoring of structures and infrastructures. This study investigates the use of LiDAR and RGB sensors embedded in Apple and Android smartphones, pa...
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| description | Modern surveying is increasingly focused on fast data acquisition and processing using lightweight, low-cost equipment, particularly for the continuous monitoring of structures and infrastructures. This study investigates the use of LiDAR and RGB sensors embedded in Apple and Android smartphones, paired with an innovative device, the viDoc RTK Rover, for centimeter-level surveying. Three case studies were selected, each characterized by different materials, functional uses, and environmental contexts. The methodology centers on evaluating final accuracy during both the data acquisition and processing phases. Coordinates of target points were obtained directly via the viDoc device and indirectly through dense point clouds. Validation was conducted using a geodetic GNSS receiver. Results demonstrate that, in most cases, the system achieves accuracy comparable to traditional surveying methods. The findings confirm that these emerging tools offer a reliable and efficient solution for rapid 3D surveys with centimeter-level accuracy. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9ba394977beb415fb1bd6e7d37acc93a2025-08-20T03:16:43ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202025-06-012513386710.3390/s25133867Evaluation of Positioning Accuracy Using Smartphone RGB and LiDAR Sensors with the viDoc RTK RoverSara Zollini0Laura Marconi1Department of Civil, Construction-Architectural & Environmental Engineering, University of L’Aquila, Piazzale E. Pontieri, 1, Monteluco di Roio, 67100 L’Aquila, ItalyDepartment of Engineering, University of Perugia, V. G. Duranti, 93, 06125 Perugia, ItalyModern surveying is increasingly focused on fast data acquisition and processing using lightweight, low-cost equipment, particularly for the continuous monitoring of structures and infrastructures. This study investigates the use of LiDAR and RGB sensors embedded in Apple and Android smartphones, paired with an innovative device, the viDoc RTK Rover, for centimeter-level surveying. Three case studies were selected, each characterized by different materials, functional uses, and environmental contexts. The methodology centers on evaluating final accuracy during both the data acquisition and processing phases. Coordinates of target points were obtained directly via the viDoc device and indirectly through dense point clouds. Validation was conducted using a geodetic GNSS receiver. Results demonstrate that, in most cases, the system achieves accuracy comparable to traditional surveying methods. The findings confirm that these emerging tools offer a reliable and efficient solution for rapid 3D surveys with centimeter-level accuracy.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/13/3867viDoc RTK Roversmartphones3D surveyinfrastructure monitoringphotogrammetryLiDAR |
| spellingShingle | Sara Zollini Laura Marconi Evaluation of Positioning Accuracy Using Smartphone RGB and LiDAR Sensors with the viDoc RTK Rover Sensors viDoc RTK Rover smartphones 3D survey infrastructure monitoring photogrammetry LiDAR |
| title | Evaluation of Positioning Accuracy Using Smartphone RGB and LiDAR Sensors with the viDoc RTK Rover |
| title_full | Evaluation of Positioning Accuracy Using Smartphone RGB and LiDAR Sensors with the viDoc RTK Rover |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of Positioning Accuracy Using Smartphone RGB and LiDAR Sensors with the viDoc RTK Rover |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of Positioning Accuracy Using Smartphone RGB and LiDAR Sensors with the viDoc RTK Rover |
| title_short | Evaluation of Positioning Accuracy Using Smartphone RGB and LiDAR Sensors with the viDoc RTK Rover |
| title_sort | evaluation of positioning accuracy using smartphone rgb and lidar sensors with the vidoc rtk rover |
| topic | viDoc RTK Rover smartphones 3D survey infrastructure monitoring photogrammetry LiDAR |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/13/3867 |
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