Creality just dropped something interesting: the Creality Pika, which they call the world’s first portable AI 3D scanner that looks and feels like a digital camera or a smartphone. It’s tiny, light, and fits right in your hand. The idea is simple: take 3D scanning out of the lab and make it usable anywhere.
Portable AI 3D scanner
At just 260 grams, the Pika feels more like an action camera or chunky phone than any 3D scanner I’ve seen. It has a built-in 3-inch HD touchscreen, bright enough at 500 nits, so you can tweak settings and watch your scans live. No need to juggle a second screen.
You don’t have to stay plugged in, either. The Pika connects over Wi-Fi 6 and runs on hot-swappable 3,350 mAh batteries. Each one gives you about 70 minutes of scanning, and since you get two in the box, you can just swap and keep going.
Dual-Light Precision
Don’t let the size fool you. The Pika’s hardware is serious. Its Dual-Light scanning system can handle just about anything, from tiny 10 mm figures to big 2-meter models.
- 7 Parallel Blue Lasers: Dedicated to micro-precision, this mode captures fine details and complex contours on small objects with an impressive accuracy of up to 0.03 mm.
- NIR Structured Light: Perfect for faster, broader scans, 24-bit full-color capture, and human body scanning.
Some scanners struggle with shiny or black objects, but the Pika doesn’t need any dulling spray. It even works outside in bright sunlight, thanks to an IR filter that keeps scans stable up to 80,000 lux.
Powered by AI and Built for Speed
AI does the heavy lifting here, turning raw scans into clean 3D models. Plug it into a PC to get features like AI Retexturing, Hole Filling, and Body Completion. Scanning is fast, up to 110 frames per second on PC, or 40 fps straight to your phone.
You get all the usual file formats (STL, OBJ, PLY, ASC) so it fits right into your 3D printing or modeling setup. And with a future update, you’ll even get support for new Gaussian Splatting visuals. The Pika isn’t just about scanning differently; it’s about scanning wherever you want.
If you’re into 3D printing and want inspiration from architecture and other things you see outside, the Creality Pika is a must-have.
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