01
CAPTURE
Capture.
Five high-resolution cameras document the visible structure surfaces during the automated scan. MOBILE INSPECTION · MEASUREMENT · SPATIAL DATA
SEE WHAT
OTHERS MISS.
Mobile manhole inspection, laser-based geometry capture and digital asset data in one continuous workflow.
Georeferencing: With supplementary surveying equipment, the point cloud can be referenced in plan and elevation.
CLEVERSCAN / SYSTEM
CAPTURE. POSITION.
UNDERSTAND.
CleverScan is not a conventional camera solution. The system combines optical inspection, laser-based measurement and structured documentation to create a robust digital basis for condition assessment, planning, operation and rehabilitation.
Automated capture creates reproducible datasets instead of isolated snapshots. The value lies not in a single image, but in the relationship between visible condition and measured geometry.
02
MEASURE
Measure.
Twelve line lasers capture the manhole geometry. Four additional lasers record the invert area.03
POSITION
Position.
With supplementary surveying equipment, the point cloud can be tied into plan and elevation control.04
DOCUMENT
Document.
K3000 combines operation, evaluation and documentation and supports downstream processing of the results.< 1 minScan time
at 3 m depth
at 3 m depth
30 mmaximum
working depth
working depth
9 hbattery operation
up to
up to
≈ 21 kgtotal weight
portable
portable
Ø 3 mmaximum
structure diameter
structure diameter
01 / CAPTURE TECHNOLOGY
SEE.
MEASURE.
CAPTURE.
Optical inspection and real laser measurement in one mobile system.
The camera head is lowered into the structure under controlled conditions. During the automated run, image and measurement data are captured synchronously — the basis for a coherent digital record of the structure.
01 5 × HIGH-RES
02 12 line lasers
03 4 invert lasers
Five high-resolution cameras
Four side cameras and one front camera provide high-resolution image data. The resulting overall image and model are available in 4K resolution. Integrated lighting supports consistent optical capture.
Twelve line lasers
The side lasers capture the geometry of the manhole wall. This forms the spatial basis of the point cloud.
Four lasers for the invert
Downward-facing lasers extend geometry capture to the lower manhole area and the invert.
02 / SPATIAL DATA
FROM THE STRUCTURE
TO THE DATASET.
Image data show condition. Laser data describe geometry. Only the combination of both layers makes the structure technically reusable as data.
01 / IMAGE DATA
Optical capture
Condition information is documented at high resolution and reproducibly.
02 / POINT CLOUD
Dense point cloud
The lasers provide a geometric representation of the captured surfaces.
03 / SPATIAL REFERENCE
Georeferencing
Additional surveying equipment ties the point cloud into a higher-level spatial reference.
!
TECHNICAL CLARIFICATION
Point cloud ≠ automatically georeferenced point cloud.
CleverScan generates the geometric point cloud of the structure. Supplementary surveying equipment is required for plan and elevation reference. If it is integrated from the outset, inspection, geometry and spatial referencing can be combined in one workflow.
03 / HAITE K3000
FROM DATA
TO STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS.
K3000 is the central operating, evaluation and documentation environment for CleverScan.
HAITE software brings together the point cloud, textured 3D model and detected components in one workflow. Results can be documented in a structured way and processed for existing data structures.
OPERATEOperate
Control CleverScan in operation.
EVALUATEEvaluate
Combine image, geometry and model.
DOCUMENTDocument
Archive and hand over results in a structured format.
PARTNERHAITE
Software partner for K3000.
04 / MOBILITY
OUT TO THE
MANHOLE.
Approx. 21 kg system weight. No dedicated inspection vehicle. Laser-based measurement even where drivable access ends.
EmbankmentsMeadows & fieldshard-to-access routesunpaved areas
05 / APPLICATION LOGIC
THE RIGHT SYSTEM
FOR THE TASK.
Professional inspection starts not with the device, but with the information required.
CleverScan is designed for high information value per captured structure — not for the maximum possible number of directly accessible manholes per day.
When geometry is part of the task.
- optical condition documentation plus surveying
- capture of manhole wall and invert
- dense point cloud as a planning basis
- hard-to-reach or non-drivable structures
- as-built documentation, maintenance and rehabilitation planning
- spatial referencing with supplementary surveying equipment
When a quick visual overview is sufficient.
- Pure visual inspection without a need for geometric data may be more economical with simpler methods.
- For large numbers of directly accessible manholes, fixed vehicle-based systems can achieve higher daily throughput.
- Set-up, alignment and relocation are deliberately part of CleverScan’s mobile operating concept.
06 / FIELD QUALITY
GOOD RESULTS REQUIRE
GOOD CONDITIONS.
Control the light
Effectively shade the manhole opening. Direct external light and overexposure can impair detection of reflected laser lines.
Align precisely
Position the system as centrally as possible above the structure so that the camera head and lasers can reliably capture the lower manhole area.
Check data immediately
Wet, highly reflective or optically difficult surfaces can affect laser evaluation. Immediate data verification is part of proper operation.
Plan for relocation
Transport, set-up and positioning are part of the mobile workflow and affect daily throughput in serial surveys.
IN DEVELOPMENT
07 / COMPLEX STRUCTURES
MULTIPLE STRUCTURE ELEMENTS.
ONE POINT CLOUD.
For complex structures, capture as a structure group is being further developed in accordance with DWA-M 145-3.
The objective is to document multiple manholes, chambers, pipe sections and other structure areas not only separately, but to combine them spatially in one common point cloud.
This function is explicitly not part of the currently available standard scope. Reference points, linkage of measurement areas and achievable accuracy must be assessed for each task.
08 / SYSTEM DATA
TECHNICAL DATA.
CLEAR.
Key performance data at a glance.
| Optical capture | 5 high-resolution cameras | 4 side cameras + 1 front camera |
|---|---|---|
| Overall image / model | 4K resolution | Result representation from the captured image data |
| Laser — manhole geometry | 12 line lasers | Capture of lateral structure geometry |
| Laser — invert | 4 lasers | downward-facing |
| Maximum working depth | 30 m | 30 m special cable / integrated cable reel |
| Max. structure diameter | 3 m | for manholes and comparable structures |
| battery operation | bis 9 h | largely autonomous full-day operation |
| System weight | approx. 21 kg | portable for manual transport |
| System dimensions | approx. 600 × 600 × 1,100 mm | portable set-up system |
| Scan time | < 1 min | Reference: manhole with 3 m depth |
| Software | K3000 / HAITE | Operation, evaluation, documentation |
| Georeferencing | with supplementary surveying | supplementary plan and elevation reference required |
Note: operating conditions, surfaces, shading and positioning influence the quality of laser data capture. Performance data must therefore always be assessed in the context of the specific measurement task.
09 / TECHNICAL QUESTIONS
CleverScan explained – technical answers
What does CleverScan capture?
Five high-resolution cameras document visible structural surfaces. Twelve line lasers capture shaft wall geometry; four additional lasers capture the lower shaft area, including the channel.
Does CleverScan use five 4K cameras?
No. CleverScan has five high-resolution cameras: four side cameras and one front camera. The 4K specification applies to the composed overall image and model, not to each camera.
How fast is a scan?
For a reference shaft 3 m deep, the scan itself takes less than one minute. Setup, positioning, data checks and relocation require additional time.
Is the point cloud automatically georeferenced?
No. Absolute position and elevation references require additional surveying equipment and suitable control points.
10 / KNOWLEDGE
KNOWLEDGE & PRACTICE
Technical fundamentals, application logic and data processing with CleverScan – structured for operators, engineering firms, surveying and planning.
01
Knowledge & PracticeDigital manhole inspection
Optical inspection and geometry in one dataset
023D manhole surveying
Laser-based geometry of shaft wall and channel
03Manhole point cloud
Geometric representation instead of isolated images
04Georeferencing the manhole point cloud
Position and elevation reference with additional surveying
05K3000 – control, evaluation and documentation
Turning measurement data into usable structure information
06CleverScan applications
When mobility and geometry are required together
11 / MANUFACTURER · DEVELOPMENT · SOFTWARE · SALES
ONE SYSTEM.
CLEARLY DEFINED ROLES.
MANUFACTURER & DEVELOPERKEPSO
Manufacturer and developer of the CleverScan system.
kepso.at ↗ DEVELOPMENT PARTNER & SALES PARTNERTHE MALAMUTEDevelopment partner and partner for consulting, sales and demonstrations.
the-malamute.com ↗ SOFTWARE PARTNERHAITEK3000 — operation, evaluation and documentation.
haite.de ↗ CONSULTING · SALES · DEMONSTRATIONSenvirobotContact partner for consulting, sales and demonstrations.
envirobot.com ↗ SALES PARTNERVORTEX EUROPE GMBHContact partner for consulting, sales and demonstrations.
vortexeurope.de ↗15OCT
2026
2026
LIVE / 23rd MÜNCHNER RUNDE
Experience CleverScan in practical operation.
Veranstaltungsforum Fürstenfeld, Fürstenfeldbruck. On site, the workflow, surveying, data processing and suitable applications can be discussed directly at the system.
LIVE
SEE WHAT
OTHERS MISS.
Want to know whether CleverScan fits your specific task? The most useful next step is a demonstration on a real structure.