Arius Technology, a global leader in ultra-high-resolution 3D scanning and digitization of fine art, has announced the launch of its next major innovation: the Arius Mobile Scanner Identik400M, code-named 'Moneta,' developed in collaboration with ABB Robotics. The mobile scanner is mounted on an ABB GoFa collaborative robot arm, enabling color-accurate scanning beyond the studio and museum environment. The platform scans eight times faster than the previous version and can capture surface geometry and true color with accuracy down to 10 microns, generating Arius Digital Master Files (ADMF) that support global preservation initiatives.
According to Paul Lindahl, CEO of Arius Technology, 'Moneta represents a major leap forward in how cultural heritage can be protected, studied, and shared.' The system leverages ABB's GoFa robot, which provides precision, repeatability, and compact design, making it possible to safely digitize artworks, monuments, and cultural sites directly on location, including frescoes in chapels, historic interiors, and large-scale architectural surfaces.
Andrea Cassoni, Global Head of Collaborative Robots at ABB Robotics, stated, 'We are delighted to collaborate with Arius on a project that blends innovation, cultural stewardship, and leading robotic technology.' The collaboration pairs Arius's color scanning system with ABB's GoFa robot, enabling precise and stable data capture in spaces previously inaccessible to high-resolution scanning. This flexibility opens the door to large-scale digitization projects, fresco conservation, architectural heritage studies, and emergency response documentation for at-risk sites.
Moneta's accelerated access to creating an ADMF is revolutionary in that it securely unlocks the derivative value of art as content and provides an immutable bridge between physical assets and digital transactions, addressing challenges in Web3. The system generates data-rich files that can be used 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 securely bridge art history, technology, and public engagement while championing accessibility. For more information, visit https://www.ariustechnology.com. For ABB Robotics, visit https://go.abb/robotics.
