Challenges in Traditional Site Monitoring

Currently, construction site monitoring and inspection rely primarily on manual processes carried out by site personnel. This approach presents several limitations. Inspections require staff to be physically present, and each inspector is typically limited to monitoring one site at a time. In addition, construction progress reporting may be subjective, as it largely depends on manual measurements and photographs captured at discrete time intervals.

Camera or sensor based monitoring solutions also have inherent constraints. These soultions often lack of accurate spatial data and are not capable of real-time monitoring. Traditional LiDAR based approaches, while offering positioning data, and high accuracy level, also face challenges. In many cases, they lack real-time capability and require manual intervention for data transfer, processing, and analysis.

System Components and Architecture (Fixed LiDAR Deployment)

Ambit is committed to delivering high-quality products and services using components from trusted manufacturers. The SmartEye solution, with a focus on fixed-position LiDAR deployment, comprises several key components, including LiDAR sensors, IoT sensors, cameras, an edge computer, and a 5G communication network. A high-performance LiDAR sensor is installed at strategic fixed locations to continuously capture high resolution point cloud data of the construction site. The system is complemented by a colour camera for visual documentation, GNSS for precise positioning, and an inertial measurement unit (IMU) for orientation measurement. Additional IoT sensors can be integrated to monitor environmental and site conditions. A key feature of the system is the deployment of an on-site edge computer. The collected point cloud data are georeferenced and processed in near real time. The processed data are then transmitted to the SmartEye cloud platform via 5G networks.

SmartEye Online Platform

A free online platform is included as part of the SmartEye solution, allowing users to access and visualize project data in a centralized environment. The platform supports multi-user access, allowing management teams to monitor project progress simultaneously from different locations.

The platform displays key information such as point clouds, images, and timestamps of data collection, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date digital representation of the construction site.

Through integration with the SmartEye system, the platform supports a wide range of applications for remote project management, including:

1. Remote site supervision: enabling inspection of construction details, dimensional verification, and deviation analysis without the need for physical presence
2. Site safety management: supporting real-time monitoring of hazard zones and unsafe behaviors, integration with IoT sensors for site condition monitoring, instant alert systems, and incident investigation
3. Progress monitoring: providing insights into construction progress, site measurements, and resource utilization

In addition, the system supports customization based on client requirements, allowing integration of additional data sources such as temperature, air quality, and vibration levels around the installed hardware.

Fixed LiDAR Specification - Scanner 

Maximum Detection: 450 m

Field of View: 70.4° *4.5°

Point Rate: ≥ 240,000 points/second

Distance Accuracy: ±2 cm

Fixed LiDAR Specification - Camera

Pixel Size: 3.45 μm × 3.45 μm

Resolution: 2448 × 2048
Max Frame Rate: 24.2 fps @2448 × 2048 Bayer RG 8

Working Temperature: -30 °C to 60 °C