Emesent GX1 Demo Day Comes To Southampton On 1 October 2026

Coptrz and Emesent are hosting a free Emesent GX1 demo day in Hampshire on Thursday 1 October 2026, giving surveyors, engineers and architects hands on time with SLAM based mobile mapping hardware. The session runs from 10:00 to 14:00 at the New Place Hotel in Shirrell Heath near Southampton, and registration closes on 24 September. Here is what the day covers and who will get the most from attending.

What The Emesent GX1 Demo Day Covers

The format is deliberately practical. Rather than a slide deck about specifications, the day is built around live scanning, real data and open questions.

Emesent GX1 and Hovermap STX systems will both be running live throughout the session, so you can watch SLAM based LiDAR capture happen in front of you and judge the accuracy and versatility for yourself. The GX1 takes the spotlight, with an early look at the newest features and capabilities of Emesent's all in one mobile mapping system.

There is also a guided walkthrough of post processing in Emesent Aura, following real workflows that turn raw scan data into usable outputs. That covers scan to BIM, topographic surveys, construction progress tracking and asset inspection, which is where most attendees will recognise their own day job.

Who Is Presenting On The Day

Emesent's Regional Sales Director, Mike Workman, is onsite to run through what the GX1 can do and how it fits specific projects. The system combines 360 degree colour imaging with RTK positioning, and Mike will be walking through what that pairing changes in a real capture rather than on a spec sheet.

There is a guest speaker as well. Applications in CADD UK will be presenting N4CE software, which gives the day a useful downstream angle for anyone thinking about what happens to their point cloud once the scanning is finished.

Lunch is included, and the schedule leaves room for an open question and answer session. Bringing a specific site problem or a stalled workflow is encouraged, since the value of a room full of practitioners is usually in the awkward questions.

Why SLAM Based Mobile Mapping Is Worth A Look

Traditional survey methods tie accuracy to fixed positions and line of sight. SLAM, which stands for simultaneous localisation and mapping, works differently. The system builds a map of its surroundings while simultaneously tracking its own position within that map, which means it can capture spaces where GNSS is unreliable or unavailable.

That opens up environments that are awkward or slow to survey conventionally. Building interiors, stairwells, plant rooms, tunnels and dense sites all become a walk through rather than a sequence of setups. The Emesent GX1 pushes this further by adding 360 degree colour imaging and RTK positioning, so the resulting point cloud arrives georeferenced and colourised rather than needing separate registration work afterwards.

For a survey business, the argument is straightforward. Fewer setups, faster capture and less office time between the site visit and the deliverable.

Which Sectors The GX1 Suits

Emesent positions the GX1 across several sectors, and the demo day content reflects that spread.

• Surveying. Detailed, accurately georeferenced point clouds captured through SLAM, cutting out manual steps and shortening the workflow.
• Construction. Rapid 3D capture supporting design, planning and progress monitoring across the build programme.
• Architecture. Fine detail scanning of buildings and structures for design, renovation and documentation work.
• Government and public services. Real time mapping of disaster zones supporting search and rescue, damage assessment and firefighting response.

If your work sits in any of those areas and you have been weighing up mobile mapping without committing, a free session with the hardware in your hands is a low risk way to answer the question.

Event Details And How To Register

The essentials are simple. The demo day runs on Thursday 1 October 2026 from 10:00 to 14:00 at the New Place Hotel, High Street, Shirrell Heath, Southampton, Hampshire. Attendance is complimentary and lunch is provided.

Registrations close on 24 September 2026, so it is worth booking early. Places at hands on sessions like this are finite by design, since the point is time with the kit rather than a seat in a large auditorium.

Coptrz is Emesent's official partner in the UK, which means the team on the day can talk through pricing, training and support alongside the technology itself.

FAQs

What is the Emesent GX1?

The Emesent GX1 is an all in one mobile mapping system that uses SLAM based LiDAR to capture 3D point clouds while the operator moves through a space. It combines 360 degree colour imaging with RTK positioning, producing georeferenced and colourised data without separate registration steps.

What is SLAM LiDAR scanning?

SLAM stands for simultaneous localisation and mapping. A SLAM LiDAR system builds a map of its environment while tracking its own position inside that map at the same time, which allows accurate scanning in places where GNSS signal is weak or absent, such as building interiors and tunnels.

Is the Emesent GX1 demo day free to attend?

Yes. The demo day on 1 October 2026 is complimentary, and lunch is included. Registration closes on 24 September 2026.

What is the difference between the Emesent GX1 and Hovermap STX?

Both are SLAM based scanning systems from Emesent. The Hovermap STX is designed to work handheld, on a vehicle or mounted to a drone, while the GX1 is an all in one mobile mapping unit that integrates 360 degree colour imaging and RTK positioning into a single package. Both will be demonstrated on the day.

Where is the Emesent GX1 demo day being held?

The event takes place at the New Place Hotel, High Street, Shirrell Heath, Southampton, Hampshire, on Thursday 1 October 2026 between 10:00 and 14:00.

Final Thoughts

Mobile mapping is one of those technologies that reads well on paper and only really lands when you watch it capture a space in a few minutes that would have taken a morning with a tripod. A free half day in Hampshire with the GX1, the Hovermap STX, a live Aura walkthrough and the people who build and supply the systems is a straightforward way to see how it fits your projects. Registration closes on 24 September 2026.

Book your place on our Emesent GX1 demo day today before its too late.