3D Laser Scanning & Crash Reconstruction (Part II)

The Virtual Reality Reconstructionist

The Virtual Reality Reconstructionist – Episode 31 (Part II) | The Accuracy & Impact of 3D Laser Scanning in Forensic Investigations

🚔 How Accurate is 3D Laser Scanning for Crime & Crash Scene Reconstruction? 🔍

In Part II of The Virtual Reality Reconstructionist – Episode 31, host R. Ryan Rider continues his conversation with Russell Boynton, a forensic expert in crash reconstruction, 3D laser scanning, and forensic documentation.

As a Senior Field Application Engineer at FARO Technologies, Russ has spent decades helping law enforcement and forensic professionals integrate cutting-edge 3D scanning tools into their investigations. In this episode, we go beyond the basics and explore the accuracy, forensic software, and courtroom applications of 3D laser scanning.

🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The error rates of 3D laser scanning and why accuracy matters in forensic cases ✅ How software like FARO Zone & PhotoModeler enhances crash & crime scene reconstructions ✅ The role of 3D forensic technology in courtroom presentations—making complex cases easier to understand for juries ✅ Real-world examples of 3D scanning solving critical investigations ✅ The future of forensic technology, including AI, VR, and automated reconstruction tools

💡 Whether you're in law enforcement, forensic consulting, private investigation, or legal services, this episode is packed with insights on how technology is transforming modern forensic investigations.

🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! 📺 Prefer video? Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HlzaM4Qrho4

🔍 Have you used 3D scanning in forensic investigations? Let us know your thoughts!

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