Arius Technology and ABB Robotics Launch Mobile High-Resolution 3D Laser Scanner for Cultural Heritage Preservation

Arius Technology has launched its next major innovation, the Arius Mobile Scanner Identik400M, developed in collaboration with ABB Robotics. The mobile scanner, code-named "Moneta," is mounted on an ABB GoFa collaborative robot arm and scans eight times faster than previous versions, expanding Arius's color-accurate scanning technology beyond studio and museum environments.

The system leverages the robot's precision, repeatability, and compact design to safely digitize artworks, monuments, and cultural sites directly on location. This includes frescoes in chapels, historic interiors, and large-scale architectural surfaces. Designed for mobility, precision, and conservation-grade performance, Moneta captures surface geometry and true color with extreme accuracy down to 10 microns, generating high-fidelity Arius Digital Master Files (ADMF™).

This accelerated access to creating an ADMF™ is described as revolutionary, as it securely unlocks the derivative value of art as content and addresses challenges to Web3 by providing an immutable bridge between physical assets and digital transactions. The collaboration pairs Arius's color scanning system with ABB's GoFa collaborative robot, enabling precise, stable, and repeatable data capture in previously inaccessible spaces. This includes environments where only lightweight, compact, and high-accuracy robots like GoFa can operate without disturbing fragile interiors.

Paul Lindahl, CEO of Arius Technology, stated that Moneta represents a major leap forward in how cultural heritage can be protected, studied, and shared. He emphasized that the system brings world-class digitization capabilities directly to artworks, regardless of location, ensuring collections remain accessible, secure, and ready for conservation and public engagement. The new flexibility opens the door to large-scale digitization projects, fresco conservation, architectural heritage studies, and emergency response documentation for at-risk sites.

Andrea Cassoni, Global Head of Collaborative Robots at ABB Robotics, expressed delight in collaborating with Arius on a project that blends innovation, cultural stewardship, and leading robotic technology. By combining ABB's GoFa collaborative robot with programming and integration expertise alongside Arius's imaging technology, the partnership helps transform field-based conservation and digitally safeguard cultural treasures wherever they reside.

The Moneta initiative marks a significant step in Arius's long-term mission to provide greater accessibility to high-fidelity art data. The system generates data-rich files for conservation analysis, virtual research environments, museum-grade textured reproductions, and secure digital storage, including blockchain-based asset management. This launch builds on Arius Technology's expanding collaborations with museums and cultural institutions worldwide, providing tools that bridge art history, technology, and public engagement while championing accessibility. For more information on Arius Technology, visit https://www.ariustechnology.com, and for details on ABB Robotics, visit https://go.abb/robotics.