【3D Space Scanning】Realsee Galois P4 Unboxing!
In recent years, the demand for LiDAR 3D scanning equipment has been rapidly increasing in the markets of Digital Twin, AEC building engineering, interior design, real estate virtual tours, and Scan-to-BIM.
Realsee's Galois P4 is one of the few products on the market that combines:
into one professional-grade space scanning device. This article will provide an in-depth analysis of the Realsee Galois P4's appearance, hardware specifications, workflow, scanning capabilities, and practical application positioning from a product perspective.
The Realsee Galois P4 is a professional-grade 3D LiDAR Scanner (Light Detection and Ranging Space Scanner), primarily focused on:
Unlike traditional LiDAR systems that are primarily geared towards pure measurement, the Galois P4 also places significant emphasis on:
Therefore, it is not merely a measurement tool, but rather a "high-quality spatial digitalization platform."
The Galois P4 features an integrated design, with the body incorporating:
Compared to many large-scale surveying LiDAR devices, the P4 offers significantly higher portability.
LiDAR System
The Galois P4 utilizes a 905nm Laser LiDAR with Class 1 safety rating. Key specifications are as follows:
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Scanning Range | 0.1–100m |
| Field of View | 360° × 213.25° |
| Point Cloud Rate | 125,600 points/second |
| Measurement Error | < ±10mm(0.1–15m) |
| Single Point Scan Time | Approx. 16 seconds |
The P4 is not positioned as an ultra-high precision measurement and surveying instrument, but rather as a comprehensive work platform that balances high efficiency, high image quality, spatial understanding, virtual tours, and point cloud output.
24K Ultra-High Resolution Panoramic Images
One of the greatest features of the Galois P4 is its extremely high panoramic image quality.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| CMOS | 4/3-inch CMOS |
| Lens Resolution | Approx. 47–48MP |
| Panoramic Output | Up to approx. 300–320MP |
| Panoramic Resolution | 24K |
| HDR | 5 exposures per frame |
This means that the P4 is not just a 3D scanner that provides "viewable" images, but a platform that can truly deliver high-detail spatial images. In actual viewing, the ability to retain distant scenery is very high, indoor texture details are clear, small text recognition is good, and material representation is closer to the real scene.
Especially in scenarios that highly emphasize visual quality, such as: high-end residences, luxury commercial spaces, exhibition halls, architectural photography, and luxury home tours, the P4's advantages are quite significant.
8X Lossless ZoomThe Galois P4 supports 8X Lossless Zoom. This means that when viewing virtual tours, you can further zoom in on distant areas without rapid degradation of image quality. In practical applications, this is extremely helpful for showcasing material textures, inspecting engineering details, observing architectural textures, and commercial display spaces.
HDR and Multispectral Sensing System
The P4 has built-in Auto HDR and a Multispectral Sensor.
HDR can improve high-contrast scenes, mixed indoor/outdoor exposures, overexposure near windows, and loss of detail in dark areas; the multispectral sensor, on the other hand, can enhance color reproduction, detail recognition, and specific material representation, making the final spatial visual experience closer to what the naked eye perceives.
One of the core advantages of the Galois P4 is its workflow efficiency. Each scan point takes approximately 16 seconds, and a space of approximately 100 square meters can be collected in about 8 minutes.
In addition, the P4 supports Blind Capture and Device Touchscreen Control, meaning operators do not necessarily need to continuously rely on a mobile phone for operation. The device itself has touch control capabilities, allowing for partial scanning control directly on the device. This significantly improves the workflow for large spaces, construction sites, and high-frequency scanning tasks.
For large-scale projects, the Galois P4 supports simultaneous multi-device, multi-zone capture and features automatic project stitching capabilities. This significantly enhances scanning efficiency for large projects such as commercial spaces, exhibition halls, large buildings, warehouses, hotels, and construction sites.
Output FormatsThe Galois P4 is more than just a virtual tour device. It also supports various professional outputs:
| Type | Format |
|---|---|
| Point Cloud | .E57 / .PLY |
| Panoramic Image | 24K Panorama |
| RAW Image | Supported |
| CAD | Supported |
| 3D Model | Supported |
| Floor Plan | Supported |
Therefore, the application scope of the P4 extends beyond real estate tours. It can also be used in professional fields such as AEC, architectural design, BIM, interior design, engineering documentation, and facility management.
Battery and Battery LifeThe P4 uses 65W USB Type-C power, takes approximately 2.5 hours to fully charge, operates for about 3 hours on a single battery, and supports swappable batteries. This means that during on-site work, additional batteries can extend continuous operating time.
Real Estate and Space Tours: With its 24K panoramic quality, the P4 offers a significant advantage for high-quality VR tours, luxury home tours, commercial space displays, and immersive online viewings.
Architecture and Engineering Industries: The P4 also possesses comprehensive capabilities for point cloud data, on-site documentation, Scan-to-BIM, engineering management, and spatial surveying.
The P4's high-resolution spatial rendering is highly suitable for interior design and commercial displays: luxury spaces, exhibition halls, hotels, commercial displays, and high-end decorations. Its image quality advantage is particularly evident when emphasizing materials and details.
SummaryThe Realsee Galois P4 is not a traditional LiDAR device solely focused on measurement. It's more like a "high-quality spatial digitalization platform" that combines LiDAR point clouds, 24K ultra-high-resolution panoramas, an efficient workflow, professional output formats, and immersive VR tours.
Therefore, its positioning lies between traditional surveying LiDAR, VR tour systems, and Digital Twin platforms. For high-end real estate, AEC, commercial spaces, Scan-to-BIM, and spatial digitalization, the Galois P4 is a highly competitive next-generation solution on the market today.