Zupt's 3D modeling service is built around a robust 3D reconstruction methodology, enabling the creation of dense, georeferenced point clouds for a wide range of subsea applications. At the core of this capability is the 3D Recon system, a self-contained, 4,000-meter-rated solution that integrates high-accuracy inertial navigation with real-time 3D model generation.

This service leverages Visual-Inertial SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), combining synchronized machine vision cameras with a tightly integrated MEMS inertial measurement unit (IMU). This approach allows for accurate navigation and spatial mapping in unknown subsea environments, even in the absence of external positioning references.

Key Features:
  • Real-Time 3D Model Output: Supports sparse model generation during live operations. Enables faster decision-making during inspection, repair, maintenance (IRM), and construction support.
  • High-Precision Navigation: Provides metrology-level spatial accuracy—achieving up to 30mm precision over 30 meters—delivering survey-grade results for dimensional control and intervention planning.
  • Field-Ready Hardware: Built with a titanium housing and modular design, the system integrates seamlessly with work-class ROVs and survey multiplexers. Embedded processing allows for real-time data delivery offshore.
  • Performance in Challenging Environments: Designed to operate in low-visibility or feature-poor areas, maintaining tracking performance even under degraded visual conditions.

Applications Include:
  • Free span and pipeline surveys
  • Digital twin creation for integrity management
  • Dimensional control and as-built modeling
  • Subsea navigation and positioning support
  • Mooring, hull, and SPAR inspections

By combining real-time navigation with advanced 3D reconstruction, Zupt's modeling service enables rapid, spatially accurate deliverables—reducing offshore campaign time, improving safety, and lowering overall costs.

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Color Palletized 3D Model of a 'Jumper in Place' Metrology.