“The Leica Absolute Tracker ATS 800 expands the reach of reflectorless measurement technology, previously limited to architecture and shipbuilding, to high-precision industrial applications, further advancing precision measurement technology in industrial settings.”

Hexagon held the 'HEXAGON Live Innovation Summit Korea 2025' at the AT Center in Seoul on the 3rd.

At the event, Moon Jang-hee, team leader of Hexagon NBD, introduced the technological innovation and industrial applicability of the Leica Absolute Tracker ATS 800, suggesting a new paradigm in measurement technology.

Conventional laser trackers typically measure based on reflectors.

On the other hand, the ATS 800 is equipped with a reflectorless measurement function that can acquire three-dimensional information of a surface without a reflector.

This is a significant improvement in accuracy while inheriting the technology of the ATS 600. While the ATS 600 showed an error level of 0.3 mm, the ATS 800 showed a basic error of 21 μm. An incremental error of 8.5 μm per meter was achieved.

This precision is particularly useful in fields that require high accuracy, such as aerospace, automotive, and energy industries.

Team Leader Moon emphasized, “Reflectorless measurement, which was previously limited to the construction and shipbuilding industries, can now be expanded to high-precision industries.”

One of the core technologies of the ATS 800 is the ‘True Point Interferometer’ method.

This is a technology that automatically recognizes the point with the highest reflectivity when a laser hits a surface and uses it as a measurement value.

Unlike existing equipment that takes the center point of the reflection area as the measurement value, the ATS 800 minimizes noise and error by selecting the point with the highest actual reflection intensity.

This technology is particularly powerful in measuring edge points or holes.

The ability to precisely measure the inside of a hole using a spiral scan method and acquire data with an error of less than 30 μm even at a distance of 8 m is a major advantage in industrial settings.

The ATS 800 also offers excellent compatibility with automation systems.

Measurements can be made without a separate auxiliary sensor, and support for batteries and Wi-Fi greatly improves mobility and installation convenience.

IP54 waterproof rating and support for various installation angles enable stable measurements even in harsh environments.

It also provides the same workflow as the existing AT960, AT500, etc., so existing users can easily adapt, and compatibility with various software such as Polyworks, SA, and Metrolog has been secured.

The ATS 800 features a 12-megapixel camera and is the first to feature AI-based feature detection.

This allows users to easily measure holes, slots, and perforations on the screen with just a click.

Team Leader Moon predicted, “It is still in its early stages, but its functions will become more sophisticated with each successive generation.”

The ATS 800 offers a measurement range from 0.8 m to 40 m, enabling precise measurements of large structures without the need for heights. This technological advancement ensures both worker safety and efficiency.

Team Leader Moon concluded his presentation by saying, "The ATS 800 is more than just a piece of equipment. It's a new standard in precision measurement and a key to unlocking the future of industrial automation."