RCN Podcast 50: The Versatility of Reality Capture with Alex Hill-Stosky

In Episode 50 of the the RCN Podcast, Manager of Reality Capture Development & Regulation at @eagle-eac Alex Hill-Stosky shares his perspective on the versatility of reality capture tools. Episode Timeline 1:36 Alex becomes immersed in reality capture by way of his brother’s surveying; “I’ll give this a try” 4:50 Alex’s first job, courtesy of the Ottawa Light Rail Transit System. Two unique kinds of work, a heck of a sinkhole story, and some great gear talk 9:05 What the increased ease of reality capture means for digital twins, and the serendipitous encounter that led to Eagle 13:18 Being in the early stages of reality capture as a professional and a company 18:47 Canadian approach to adopting technology, and how reality capture assists flood mapping, insurers, and saves lives 22:39 Eagle’s rebrand through the uptick in reality capture applications, and when data becomes intimidating to clients 27:12 The plethora of tools as a blessing and a curse, and Eagle’s parent company asking why so much money was being spent 30:05 How manufacturers upsell, and RCN’s vision of a one-stop shop for software and equipment analysis 35:44 Drones, arrests, and security concerns 40:34 Eagle Engineering’s commitment to innovation 42:56 The SLAM Scan-off in Calgary, increasing awareness, and a future of collaboration 46:50 When there is, and isn’t, such a thing as too much data 49:19 Alex’s vision of visiting with our family members who have passed on 53:21 Elon Musk, pushing the envelope, and ideation vs. execution 58:38 The passion projects at Eagle Engineering https://realitycapturenetwork.com/podcast/episode-50/ #rcnpodcast #realitycapturenetwork #realitycapture