Sphere XG Reviews & Product Details

FARO Sphere XG is the cloud platform from FARO INSIGHT® that keeps all your reality capture data in one place: 360° photos, 3D point clouds, and 3D/BIM models. Teams can view, measure, compare, and share project data from anywhere, so everyone works from the same current picture of the site. Capture is flexible. Document a whole site with an off-the-shelf 360° camera and the JobWalk app, straight into Sphere XG. Scan quickly with Rovi i.1, FARO’s entry-level mobile SLAM scanner, or with the SiteScape™ and Stream mobile apps. When you need survey-grade detail, bring in data from FARO’s terrestrial laser scanners. Use Sphere XG to track construction progress, check as-built conditions against design, catch issues earlier, and give project stakeholders access without passing large files around.

Seller

FARO® INSIGHT

Discussions

Sphere XG Community

Languages Supported

German, English, Japanese, Spanish

Overview by

Harry Handorf (Head of Marketing Communications at HoloBuilder)

Value at a Glance

Averages based on real user reviews.

Time to Implement

<1 month

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User Insights

Average based on 14 real user reviews.

Implementation Time

<1 month

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Rachel B.

Director of Operations | Senior Associate

Architecture & Planning

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

8/9/2018

"It takes practice."

5/5

What do you like best about Sphere XG?

I really like to updates to the app. Now that I can control the camera from my iPad, while inside the app, documenting my project is very fast and easier to keep up to date. The new time travel keeps track of where I have taken images while I am in the field so everything is updated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Sphere XG?

My complaints are more with my camera. The camera is slower than the app now. I would highly recommend that you regularly check your camera for firmware updates and make sure your device is up to date before heading out to the field. It will help you avoid a lot of frustration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Sphere XG:

Don't be afraid to use their customer service, they are great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Sphere XG solving and how is that benefiting you?

It is great for the architectural staff at the office to check existing conditions. It is also great to use in design meetings when we are discussing solutions. We also share the 360 link with the construction team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IK

Isaac K.

Co-Founder

Architecture & Planning

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

8/27/2018

"Quick and simple to use"

5/5

What do you like best about Sphere XG?

It's intuitive to use. You can quickly walk the site and capture the existing conditions of the job site and share this with the world via a web browser. Viewing in a web browser means that clients do not have to download and install other software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Sphere XG?

The Camera wifi connection can drop in and out sometimes. However, this is probably a limitation of the camera, not holobuilder. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Sphere XG:

If you want a product that you can quickly capture existing conditions with and share with others, holobuilder is a good choice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Sphere XG solving and how is that benefiting you?

We capture existing conditions quickly, and holobuilder allows us to share the data with Architects promptly and efficiently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JT

James T.

Graphic Information Specialist

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

1/18/2018

"Great Program with a ton of potential!"

5/5

What do you like best about Sphere XG?

Easy of use is the biggest plus to me. Changing functions and icons is pretty simple and the 360 video comes in very clean. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Sphere XG?

Lack of customization for visual designers is my only complaint. With the ability to customize colors, sounds and icons, this program will be amazing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Sphere XG:

Its a great product and the developers are very open to improvement. With time Holobuilder will be a staple for VR development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Sphere XG solving and how is that benefiting you?

I'm developing training modules for a client. The ability to convey a lot of information visually is amazing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AM

Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/4/2017

"Deadly Bad"

0/5

What do you like best about Sphere XG?

I like the interaction buttons that allows you to jump from app to app and redirect to social media. Also that the buttons are customized. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Sphere XG?

That it dont run good at all for IOS phones. And no tos good for android 2 Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.