Arius Technology has launched the Arius Mobile Scanner Identik400M, developed in collaboration with ABB Robotics, marking a significant advancement in cultural heritage preservation. The mobile scanner, mounted on an ABB GoFa collaborative robot arm, expands Arius's color-accurate scanning technology beyond studio and museum environments, allowing for the safe digitization of artworks, monuments, and cultural sites directly on location. This system scans eight times faster than previous versions, capturing surface geometry and true color with accuracy down to 10 microns, and generates high-fidelity Arius Digital Master Files (ADMF™) that underpin global preservation initiatives.
According to Paul Lindahl, CEO of Arius Technology, the collaboration with ABB Robotics brings world-class digitization capabilities directly to artworks, regardless of their location, enabling precise and stable data capture in previously inaccessible spaces. Andrea Cassoni, Global Head of Collaborative Robots at ABB Robotics, emphasized the blend of innovation, cultural stewardship, and leading robotic technology in this project. The partnership leverages ABB's GoFa collaborative robot, which operates in environments where only lightweight, compact, and high-accuracy robots can function without disturbing fragile interiors, as detailed on https://go.abb/robotics.
The Moneta initiative supports Arius's mission to increase accessibility to high-fidelity art data by producing data-rich files for conservation analysis, virtual research, museum-grade reproductions, and secure digital storage, including blockchain-based asset management. This technology addresses challenges in Web3 by providing an immutable bridge between physical assets and digital transactions, unlocking the derivative value of art as content, with more information available at https://www.ariustechnology.com. The mobile scanner's flexibility opens doors to large-scale digitization projects, fresco conservation, architectural heritage studies, and emergency response documentation for at-risk sites, ensuring collections remain accessible and secure for future conservation efforts.
This launch builds on Arius's collaborations with museums and cultural institutions worldwide, offering tools that bridge art history, technology, and public engagement. By enabling on-site digitization of frescoes in chapels to large-scale architectural surfaces, the system enhances the protection, study, and sharing of cultural heritage, making it a crucial development for preserving global history and fostering innovation in digital art management.
