We loan out a range of digital scholarship equipment to UoB staff and students, free of charge. Some equipment requires borrows to attend a mandatory induction session (see Training) before items can be taken out.
Please let us know you’d like to borrow equipment as far in advance as possible, to help us manage loans. Standard loan period is a maximum of 2 weeks. If you need longer in exceptional circumstances, e.g. to support an international research project, we’ll try to accommodate your requirements. To book or for more information please contact us.
InstaPro 360 camera
Designed from the ground up with creators in mind, the Insta360 Pro’s compact, spherical frame is custom-milled from aluminium alloy and surrounded with six 200° lenses.
A detachable base and easy-to-grip contours make it a versatile companion. For more see manufacturer’s website.
The InstaPRo360 kit comes with a flight case and Sd card, but no tripod. We loan these separately, please et us know if you need one when you book.
Trimble X9 laser scanner kit
The Trimble® X9 3D laser scanning system is built with proven Trimble laser scanning technologies, offering the range, accuracy, scan times and sensitivity you need to do more, better, and faster. For more see manufacturer’s website.
The Trimble kit comes with a flight case or soft backpack case, hand held Windows computer, tripod and spare batteries. We also have an optional, extra-long tripod for high level work.
Artec Leo hand-held 3D scanner
Artec Leo is the only wireless and fully standalone professional 3D scanner designed to make scanning as easy and effortless as possible. With the new NVIDIA Jetson TX2 processor onboard, 5” HD built-in display and battery, it’s the ultimate all-in-one 3D scanning solution for fast, accurate, and high-quality data capture. For more see manufacturer’s website.
The Leo is a stand alone unit and does not need a laptop attached. You’ll still need a Windows computer, running Artec Studio to process data, after scanning. We can provide you with an Artec Studio log in.
Artec Space Spider hand-held 3D scanner
This next-generation industrial 3D scanner features powerful temperature stabilisation and high-grade electronics. This not only allows the scanner to reach maximum accuracy in three minutes but also ensures long-term repeatability in data capture since the accuracy rate of the device is not affected by fluctuations in environmental conditions. For more see manufacturer’s website.
The Spider is a USB device and needs to be attached to a Windows computer, running Artec Studio to operate. We can provide you with an Artec Studio log in.
Artec Eva hand-held 3D scanner
This structured-light 3D scanner is the ideal choice for making quick, textured, and accurate 3D models of medium-sized objects such as a human bust, an alloy wheel, or a motorcycle exhaust system. It scans quickly, capturing precise measurements in high resolution. For more see manufacturer’s website.
The Eva is a USB device and needs to be attached to a Windows computer, running Artec Studio to operate. We can provide you with an Artec Studio log in.
Encrypted Olympus voice recorders
The DS-9000 professional dictation system is designed to dramatically increase efficiency and streamline operations in any professional environment. Packed with premium features and intuitive controls, it’s easily manageable, secure and absolutely mobile.
We have the DS-9000 and the DS-5500 available for loan, both are encrypted and so recommended over other devices for collecting sensitive or identifiable information.
Meta Quest 2 VR headsets
Explore VR on a platform you can trust, with enhanced privacy features that encrypt your data and supervision tools that keep content friendly for everyone in the family. For more see manufacturer’s website.
We have a number of Meta Quest 2 headsets for loan. Please note these will be factory reset between each loan. You’ll need a Meta or Facebook account to log in.
Alienware gaming laptops
We have a number of Alienware laptops for short term loan. These high-end gaming laptops are ideal for 3D data crunching or data mining. You’ll need a UoB log in to use these machines. If you need to add specific software, which you already have access to, let us know and we’ll try to meet your requirements.
DSLR kits
We have 2 DSLRs for loan, the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV camera and the Canon EOS 7D. Both have 50mm lenses, batteries and backpacks. We have tripods, wired microphones and an LED lighting kits available separately, let us know if you need these when you make your booking.