RIEGL VZ-600i interior data from the Taipei Dome
In a recent high-profile surveying project, Linkfast Technology Company, a trusted RIEGL distribution partner in Taiwan, successfully carried out a detailed laser scanning operation using the RIEGL VZ-600i terrestrial laser scanner. The project focused on capturing the intricate interior geometry of the Taipei Dome, one of Asia’s most complex and expansive stadium structures. The most technically demanding aspect was the Dome’s massive steel roof, a notoriously difficult area for conventional measurement techniques due to its scale, elevation, and dense, overlapping structural elements.
Tackling the Dome’s Structural Challenges
Full-scale data capture of the Taipei Dome with the RIEGL VZ-600i
The Taipei Dome’s steel roof spans a vast area and features multi-layered beams, dense cross-bracing, and numerous occluded angles. Traditional surveying methods often fall short in such environments, unable to deliver the comprehensive and accurate data required for engineering-grade analysis.
Four black-and-white RIEGL VZ-600i scans of the Taipei Dome roof, showing beams and cross bracing in full detail
The project’s objective was clear: generate a complete, high-resolution 3D point cloud model to support ongoing facility maintenance, structural health monitoring, and digital asset documentation. With limited time windows between scheduled events, speed and precision were paramount.
Why the RIEGL VZ-600i Was the Scanner of Choice
RIEGL VZ-600i positioned in the Taipei Dome and ready to scan the roof structure
The RIEGL VZ-600i was selected for its unmatched performance in large-scale, high-detail scanning applications. Its advanced capabilities enabled the team to overcome the unique challenges posed by the Dome’s architecture:
- Ultra-High Pulse Repetition Rate (1,200 kHz) with a Long Range (up to 320 m): Allowed each scan station to capture extensive portions of the roof, including elevated and distant elements.
- Flexible Multi-Station Deployment: 100 strategically placed scan stations ensured full coverage of the structure, eliminating blind spots and minimizing occlusions.
100 scan stations detailed on the above project map
- Rapid Execution: The entire scan campaign, including setup and repositioning, was completed in under four hours, showcasing the system’s operational efficiency.
- Real-Time Registration: Automatic registration of scan positions during acquisition drastically reduced post-processing time and labor costs.
Efficiency That Meets Real-World Demands
Linkfast team in motion with the RIEGL VZ-600i ready for the task ahead
In active public venues like the Taipei Dome, where events are held almost daily, downtime is a luxury. Surveying teams must work within tight operational windows, and any errors or delays can result in costly rework. The RIEGL VZ-600i’s speed, reliability, and precision proved essential in delivering results without compromise.
Dean Yang, President at Linkfast Technology Company commented on his impressions from the project:
“Unmatched speed, precision, and reliability—that’s our conclusion from the Taipei Dome scanning project. There’s simply no other solution capable of completing a project of this scale in such a short time with guaranteed data integrity using a single terrestrial scanner. This proves that RIEGL’s VZ-600i is the most competitive terrestrial laser scanner on the market.”
Marcos Garcia, Managing Director for RIEGL Asia Pacific commenting on the project’s success, noted:
“Linkfast did an incredible job showcasing the unique capabilities of the RIEGL VZ-600i. Where most terrestrial laser scanners struggle is precisely where the VZ-600i excels. Longer ranges and higher speeds are not a problem for the most versatile and efficient TLS scanner on the market for these purposes. The live demos truly highlighted its real-world performance—whether capturing high-density point clouds across complex terrains or operating flawlessly in dynamic environments, the VZ-600i continues to set the benchmark for innovation and reliability.”
The Taipei Dome project exemplifies how cutting-edge technology like the RIEGL VZ-600i is reshaping the future of structural surveying. By delivering rapid, high-fidelity data in one of the most demanding environments imaginable, the VZ-600i not only met expectations, it set a new benchmark for performance and reliability. As infrastructure grows more complex and time constraints more critical, RIEGL remains committed to empowering professionals with the tools they need to work smarter, faster, and with absolute confidence.
About Linkfast Technology Co., Ltd.:
LINKFAST was founded in 2007 and has represented RIEGL since 2008. LINKFAST is committed to the development of 3D digital technology in Taiwan. For more than ten years, LINKFAST has successfully integrated LiDAR and photogrammetry – two key 3D data – into workflows through software post-processing, and applied them to a variety of industries, including manufacturing, public safety, and aviation, telemetry, navigation maps, construction, and civil engineering, electric power facilities, historical and cultural heritage, forestry and game multimedia, etc. https://www.linkfast.com.tw/
About RIEGL:
RIEGL is an international leading provider of cutting-edge technology in airborne, mobile, terrestrial, industrial and UAV-based laser scanning solutions for applications in surveying.
RIEGL has been producing LiDAR systems commercially for over 40 years and focuses on pulsed time-of-flight laser radar technology in multiple wavelengths.
RIEGL’s core smart-waveform technologies provide pure digital LiDAR signal processing, unique methodologies for resolving range ambiguities, multiple targets per laser shots, optimum distribution of measurements, calibrated amplitudes and reflectance estimates, as well as the seamless integration and calibration of systems.
RIEGL’s Ultimate LiDARTM 3D scanners offer a wide array of performance characteristics and serve as a platform for continuing Innovation in 3D for the LiDAR industry.
From the first inquiry, to purchase and integration of the system, as well as training and support, RIEGL maintains an outstanding history of reliability and support to their customers.
Worldwide sales, training, support and services are delivered from RIEGL’s headquarters in Austria and in the USA; main offices in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, UK, France and Germany; and a worldwide network of representatives.