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Artec
Leo

The wireless, AI-powered handheld 3D scanner. Full-color , metrology-grade capture with everything on board — supplied, trained and supported by Light form Solutions.

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The most versatile
scanner of all time

With no power or PC connection needed, the ability to operate in sunlight, unmatched speed, par excellence tracking, and a broad resolution range, LIGHTFORM’s vote for the most versatile scanner of all time could only go to the Leo.

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Targetless Tracking

The Leo is able to track both geometric features and photographic features, eliminating the need for traditional targets and the often-exorbitant times associated with applying and removing them. it also ensures that no color or texture is interrupted by targets.

Beautiful color

The Leo creates vivid, full color scans with best-in-class color quality. Unlike most color scanners, the purpose-built optics of the Leo collect geometry and color information through a single lens for the most accurate color mapping.

Unmatched Speed

With a generous footprint, adjustable frame rate, and purpose built computing, the Leo’s speed and tracking capability is second to none.

The Ultimate in Mobility

Fully Wireless, with integrated hot-swappable batteries, a 512 GB SSD, and a built-in LCD, the Leo allows for total freedom of movement.

HD Mode

HD Mode improves the Leo in a number of ways. It more than doubles the resolution, enabling it to capture smaller features. It reduces noise for cleaner results, and improves its ability to capture difficult surfaces and scan into recessed areas & tight spaces.

HD Mode is a great example of Artec’s customer-centric development model. It was released as a software version update after the Leo’s launch, and it turned the Leo into twice the scanner it was before. Entirely for free.

HD Mode is also a case study in how a well-designed scanner platform resists obsolescence. HD mode came some time after the original Leo was released and dramatically improved it without any changes to the hardware, much to the delight of its current owners. It demonstrates how optics currently on the market tend to have many years of untapped potential before the computer science catches up.

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Scan anywhere. No computer. No cables.

With a rechargeable battery, 500 GB SSD, and onboard processing, Leo works wherever your work takes you — on the shop floor, in the field, or inside a vehicle.

  • Hot-swappable battery for all-day scanning

  • 500 GB SSD stores hundreds of scans

  • Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and SD card export

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Tech specs

Field of View
Working Distance0.35 - 1.2 m
Volume Capture Zone160,000 cm³
Linear FOV H×W @ Closest Range244 × 142 mm
Linear FOV H×W @ Furthest Range838 × 488 mm
Angular FOV H×W38.5 × 23°
Accuracy & Resolution
3D Resolution, up to0.2 mm
3D Point Accuracy, up to0.1 mm
3D Accuracy Over Distance, up to0.1 mm + 0.3 mm/m
Algorithms
HD ModeYes
Texture
Texture Resolution2.3 mp
Colors24 bpp
Capture Rate
3D Reconstruction, Real-Time Fusion, up to22 fps
3D Reconstruction, Video Recording, up to44 fps
3D Reconstruction, Video Streaming, up to80 fps
Data Acquisition Speed, up to35 mln points/s
3D Exposure Time0.0002 s
2D Exposure Time0.0002 s
Light Source
3D Light SourceVCSEL
2D Light SourceWhite 12 LED array
Hardware
Position SensorsBuilt-in 9 DoF inertial system
Display / TouchscreenIntegrated 5.5″ half HD, CTP. Optional Wi-Fi/Ethernet streaming
Multi-Core ProcessingNVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2, Quad-core ARM® Cortex®-A57, Maxwell™ 1 TFLOPS GPU, 256 CUDA® Cores
InterfaceWi-Fi, Ethernet, SD card
Internal Hard Drive512 GB SSD
Computer Requirements
Supported OSScanning: none required  /  Processing: Windows 8.1, 10 (x64), 11
Recommended ComputerIntel Core i7 or i9, 64+ GB RAM, CUDA 6.0+, 8+ GB VRAM
Minimum ComputerHD: i7/i9, 32GB RAM, CUDA 6.0+, 4GB VRAM  /  SD: i5/i7/i9, 32GB RAM, 2GB VRAM
Output Formats
3D Mesh FormatsOBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, Disney PTX, E57, XYZRGB
CAD FormatsSTEP, IGES, X_T
Formats for MeasurementsCSV, DXF, XML
Power Source & Dimensions
Power SourceBuilt-in exchangeable battery, optional AC power
Dimensions H×D×W231 × 162 × 230 mm
Weight2.6 kg (5.7 lb)

Faq

  • Leo is fully wireless and self-contained. It has its own onboard processor, battery, SSD, and touchscreen, so you can scan without a laptop, cables, or targets. It also captures vivid color and geometry through a single optical path.

  • No. Leo uses targetless tracking that follows geometry and texture together. This means no sticker placement, no cleanup, and no interruptions in your color data.

  • Leo delivers up to 0.05 mm 3D point accuracy and up to 0.2 mm 3D resolution, making it suitable for inspection, reverse engineering, and quality control.

  • Yes. Leo processes scans on the device itself using a built-in NVIDIA Jetson platform. You can view the model on the touchscreen, store data on the 500 GB SSD, and transfer it later via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or SD card.

  • Leo is used across automotive, aerospace, heavy industry, forensics, healthcare, heritage, and more. Its portability and targetless workflow make it ideal for large objects and challenging environments.