Raziskava o natančnosti tehnologije LiDAR z uporabo aplikacije Scaniverse v pametnih telefonih iPhone

Investigation of the Accuracy of LiDAR Technology in iPhone Smartphones Using the Scaniverse Application

Author(s):

Oleksandr Yanchuk, Roman Shulgan, Ruslan Yanchuk, Serhii Trokhymets, Anastasiia Kibysh

Abstract:

This paper presents the results of a study on the accuracy of creating 3D models using LiDAR sensors integrated into the iPhone 12 Pro, 13 Pro Max, and 15 Pro Max smartphones, in conjunction with the Scaniverse mobile application. Various objects of different shapes and sizes were scanned, including a museum geodetic instrument, a sculptural composition, a classroom, and a section of the earth’s surface. For each object, the scanning results were compared with reference data obtained through traditional geodetic methods, and accuracy was evaluated by calculating the root mean square error. The results showed that for small- and medium-sized objects, scanning errors were less than 1% of the object's dimensions, indicating the suitability of iPhone smartphones for tasks such as digital visualization, architectural documentation, and preliminary surveying. However, significant local deviations were observed when scanning large homogeneous surfaces, particularly in the absence of geodetic control. The study confirms that the accuracy of models largely depends on the size of the objects, surface texture, and reflective properties.

Keywords:

LiDAR, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro Max, accuracy assessment, 3D model, point cloud, terrestrial laser scanning

DOI: 10.15292/geodetski-vestnik.2026.01.47-61

Citation:

Oleksandr Yanchuk, Roman Shulgan, Ruslan Yanchuk, Serhii Trokhymets, Anastasiia Kibysh (2026). Raziskava o natančnosti tehnologije LiDAR z uporabo aplikacije Scaniverse v pametnih telefonih iPhone. | Investigation of the Accuracy of LiDAR Technology in iPhone Smartphones Using the Scaniverse Application. Geodetski vestnik, 70 (1), 47-61. DOI: 10.15292/geodetski-vestnik.2026.01.47-61