For over a decade, the Structure Sensor product line has defined what’s possible in mobile 3D scanning technology — transforming workflows across healthcare, manufacturing, engineering, orthotics & prosthetics (O&P), retail, and AR/VR development. From our first release to today’s flagship Structure Sensor 3, our mission has remained clear: deliver professional 3D scanning that’s accurate, portable, and easy to use.
Here’s how Structure Sensor evolved — and why the new Structure Sensor 3 is our best 3D scanner yet.
Structure Sensor 3: The Best 3D Scanner Yet
Today’s Structure Sensor 3 redefines what mobile 3D scanning can do — engineered for unmatched performance, precision, and ease of use:
- Extended Battery Life — 2.5 hours, more than doubling uptime for longer scanning sessions
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) Scanning — handles difficult black/white surfaces and reflective materials
- Outdoor 3D Capture — scan outdoors in indirect sunlight with superior results
- Environmental Noise Reduction — cleaner 3D scans with less post-processing
- TrueDepth Scanning License (1-Year) — unlock iPhone/iPad TrueDepth 3D scanning (no sensor required)
- Extended Scan Distance — 5m+ range to capture larger objects, rooms, and environments
- AI-Powered Depth Confidence — enhanced 3D accuracy and mesh quality through AI
- Simplified Scanning & High Frame Rates — better tracking and smoother real-time scanning (40+ fps)
- Ultra-Close 3D Scanning — minimum distance reduced to 25 cm for detailed close-up captures
Why It Matters
The latest Structure Sensor 3 gives professionals clear advantages:
- Faster 3D scanning workflows
- Greater flexibility — indoor/outdoor, close/far, any surface type
- Superior 3D scan quality
- Compatibility with the latest iPads and iPhones
- AI-enhanced 3D data processing
- Affordable 3D scanning solution for clinics, labs, and field work
Whether you’re in orthotics & prosthetics, industrial design, digital manufacturing, AR/VR development, or research, Structure Sensor 3 is built to deliver the accuracy, flexibility, and performance you need.
The Early Days: Structure Sensor mk.1
When the original Structure Sensor mk.1 launched in 2013, it was revolutionary: the first compact, mobile 3D depth sensor designed for iPads. At a time when 3D scanners were bulky and tethered to expensive PC setups, mk.1 made 3D capture more accessible and portable.
Using structured light 3D scanning, mk.1 enabled professionals to capture high-resolution 3D scans of people, objects, and environments — for everything from custom orthotics and prosthetics to AR/VR experiences and room scanning.
Structure Sensor Pro
As professional needs advanced, so did the technology. Structure Sensor Pro introduced:
- Higher 3D depth resolution and accuracy
- Better low-light scanning performance
- Expanded 3D scanning SDK
- More robust design for professional field use
These improvements opened new applications: clinicians designing precision orthotics and prosthetics, engineers performing 3D CAD modeling and digital twin capture, and researchers conducting biometric studies.
Conclusion
From the original mk.1, to Structure Sensor Pro, to today’s breakthrough Structure Sensor 3, we’ve continuously evolved to meet the needs of professional users around the world.
If you’re looking to take your 3D scanning capabilities to the next level — with the most advanced Structure Sensor yet — now is the perfect time to upgrade.