Device · model Perceptor M2
M2 Mobile Dimensioner
A handheld that measures boxes, irregular items and pallets where they are.
The QBOID M2, model name Perceptor M2, is an Android handheld with 3D sensors, a camera and a barcode scanner. One scan records length, width, height, the barcode, three photos and, with a paired scale, the weight.
- Cuboid items
- ±0.25 inscanned top-down
- Irregular items
- ±0.5 inas a bounding box
- Item size
- 0.5–40 inpallets 3–8 ft with the Pallets app
- Battery
- About 8 hhot-swappable
At a glance
One scan, one complete record.
The M2 is a handheld dimensioner for warehouses, fulfillment and shipping. It measures boxes and irregular items from 0.5 in to 40 in, and pallets from about 3 ft up to 8 ft with the Pallets app. Each scan captures dimensions, shape, barcode, three photos (annotated, plain and background removed) and weight from a Bluetooth scale, plus four custom programmable keys for your own fields.
It is an Android platform, so it runs the QBOID apps (Item & Parcel, Pallets and WorkFlows) and other Android or web apps. It works offline and sends each record over Wi-Fi to QBOID Cloud or straight to your WMS, ERP or TMS.
- Two 3D sensors and a 13 MP camera
- 1D and 2D barcode scanning
- IP65, hot-swappable battery, USB-C
- Every record tagged cuboid or irregular
How it works
Three steps, for a small part, a carton or a pallet.
Like taking a picture. The real-time assistant shows whether the item is in range before you measure.
- 01
Scan the barcode
Scan the item's barcode, or type an ID such as a SKU, PO or order number. The scanner reads 1D and 2D codes.
- 02
Take a picture, get dimensions
Point the M2 at the item and press the measure key. Length, width, height and shape appear on screen; weight comes from a paired scale.
- 03
Save or upload
Save on the device, or send the record with its photos to QBOID Cloud or your WMS, ERP or TMS.
Measuring range
Smaller parts: Bluetooth calipers. Longer freight: Bluetooth tape measures. Both work inside a WorkFlows app.
On video: a full scan, from the barcode to the record in QBOID Cloud, is step 5 of the M2 how-to videos below. How the M2 sees in 3D (0:26) explains the sensors.
Specifications
The M2, front and back
Point at a number to find the part. All M2 hardware facts are in the table below; app pages link here.
- 1Barcode scan engineReads 1D and 2D codes
- 26 in touchscreenDimensions, shape, barcode and your custom keys on one screen
- 3Android 10Android 16 on the M2 gen 2. Over-the-air updates; runs the QBOID apps and other Android or web apps
- 4IP65Sealed against dust and water jets
- 5USB-C fast chargeOr charge spare batteries in the 4-bay charger
- 6Two 3D sensors and a 13 MP cameraStructured light and time-of-flight depth, plus color photos
- 7Active coolingA built-in fan for continuous scanning
- 8Hot-swappable battery5000 mAh (19 Wh), about 8 hours
| Accuracy, cuboid items | ±0.25 inScan from the top down for best results |
|---|---|
| Accuracy, irregular items | ±0.5 inRecorded as the bounding box |
| Item size (Item & Parcel app) | Smallest side > 0.5 in; longest side < 40 inFeatures down to 0.25 in when the M2 is closer; the on-screen assistant shows whether a larger item fits |
| Pallets and large items (Pallets app) | From about 3 ft up to 8 ft wide or tall; accuracy ±1 inPallet dimensioning |
| Scan distance | More than 18 in from all surfaces of the itemCloser is better than farther |
| Materials it can't measure | Transparent; shiny or glossyItem and floor surface should be matte and opaque |
| Sunlight | Doesn't measure in direct sunlightSunlight interferes with one 3D sensor |
| Sensors | Two 3D sensors (structured light 850 nm, time-of-flight 940 nm) and a 13 MP color cameraM2 gen 2: an upgraded structured light sensor, for more accurate dimensions |
| Barcode | 1D and 2D scan engine |
| Captured per scan | L, W, H, shape, barcode, weight, note, custom attributes, 3 photosPhotos: annotated, plain, background removed |
| Custom keys | Four custom programmable keys for your own fieldsFor example damaged, hazmat, oversize |
| Display | 6 in touchscreen |
| Operating system | Android 10, over-the-air updatesM2 gen 2: Android 16. Runs the QBOID apps (Item & Parcel, Pallets and WorkFlows) and other Android or web apps |
| Device management | Works with MDM tools such as SOTIM2 gen 2: enrolls as an Android Enterprise device, not through the legacy device administrator mode; SOTI certified for SOTI MobiControl |
| Battery | 5000 mAh (19 Wh), hot-swappableAbout 8 hours with the real-time assistant on 10% of the time |
| Charging | USB-C fast charge4-bay charger available |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi; Bluetooth for scales and accessoriesWorks fully offline; records sync when connected |
| Ruggedness | IP65; active cooling |
| Weight | 440 g (15.5 oz) |
| Operating temperature | 5–35 °C (41–95 °F) |
| Certifications | FCC ID 2AYQM-M2W01 · ISED 28209-M2W01 · CE (Radio Equipment Directive) · Bluetooth qualifiedBattery: UN38.3 and IEC 62133-2 tested. References |
Now shipping
Meet the M2 gen 2.
The new M2 looks and works like the one you know. Three things change inside.
Android 16
Up to date, with ongoing security updates.
Android Enterprise
It enrolls in your MDM as an Android Enterprise device, not through the legacy device administrator mode. It's SOTI certified for SOTI MobiControl.
Upgraded structured light 3D sensor
For more accurate dimensions.
The same apps run on it, and it works with the S1, the accessories and your integrations as the M2 does today. Shipping now. To plan a rollout or an upgrade, get in touch with sales.
How-to videos
Set up and use the M2, step by step.
Six short videos from unboxing to software updates, then scanning best practices, the Pallets app and the S1 station. Each one plays here on the page.
The M2 how-to series
Steps 1 to 6, in order
Step 1 · Unboxing your M2
What's in the box, and how to fit the wrist strap and the optional rubber case.
Step 2 · Getting to know your M2
The barcode, power, volume and measure buttons, the sensors on the back, and USB-C charging.
Step 3 · Pairing with a scale
Pairing a Rice Lake bench scale through the QBOID Bluetooth kit, from the app's settings.
Step 4 · Connecting to the Cloud
Adding the M2 to your QBOID Cloud account by scanning a QR code shown in the browser.
Step 5 · Using the M2
A full scan: dimensions, scale weight and barcode, saving and uploading, then the record in QBOID Cloud.
Step 6 · Updating software
Updating the apps and the license with the Updater app. Check for updates once a quarter.
Accurate scans, pallets and the S1
Best practices, the Pallets app and the benchtop station
Best practices for accurate dimensions
An animation of six practices, from where to place the item to how an irregular item becomes its bounding box.
Pallets app: how to use it
Framing a stack of crates, capturing two sides, saving to QBOID Cloud and adjusting the edges by hand.
Recorded during the app beta; the Pallets app has since shipped. Stay tuned for updated videos!
How to use your S1
Docking the M2, zeroing the scene, then one barcode trigger for dimensions, weight, barcode and photos.
Apps that run on the M2
Pick the app for the job.
Each app has its own license on the store. QBOID Cloud Basic is included with any of them.
Item & Parcel app
Boxes, parcels and irregular items, with weight, barcode and photos. Includes S1 mode.
Parcel dimensioning
Pallets app
Pallets, crates and long boxes from photos of two to four sides, with BOL documentation images.
Pallet dimensioning
WorkFlows
Your own data-capture app, built from a plain-English description of the process.
WorkFlowsAccessories
Dock it for volume. Undock it for the rest.
A benchtop station for high-volume work, a scale for weight, and power for a full shift.
S1 Accessory: benchtop station
Dock the M2 in the S1 for high-volume work at a bench or on a cart. A barcode scan triggers simultaneous capture of dimensions, weight from the built-in scale and photos, with no screen taps. Undock the M2 when you need to measure elsewhere. S1 mode is included in the Item & Parcel app license.
About the S1
Bluetooth scale kit
Pairs scales such as the Mettler Toledo BC-60 or Rice Lake BenchPro BP-1214.
4-bay charger
Charges four spare batteries for multi-shift use.
Rubber case
Extra drop protection on the warehouse floor.
Calipers and tape measures
Bluetooth calipers for parts smaller than the M2 spec, and Bluetooth tape measures for freight larger than the M2 spec, through WorkFlows.
All accessoriesIntegration
Every scan is a record your systems can use.
The M2 sends each scan as it happens, as a JSON record with its photos.
| Perceptor API (device push) | The M2 posts each record over HTTPS to your endpoint, with an optional bearer token. CA-signed and self-signed certificates are supported. |
|---|---|
| Android Intent API | Your own Android app or web app on the M2 calls the dimensioning function. An Android app gets the record back directly; a web app in the M2's browser receives it at its own server. |
| QBOID Cloud REST API | Pull records from QBOID Cloud (Pro), or export XLS and ZIP files from the browser. |
| WorkFlows | No code: send data to a WMS, ERP, TMS or HTTPS endpoint, email or Google Sheets. |
Outbound connections only, proxy support, and about 1 KB per text record. Fleet rollout through MDM such as SOTI; the M2 gen 2 enrolls as an Android Enterprise device.
Where teams use it
Jobs the M2 is used for, from receiving to the outbound dock
- Receiving & item master data
- Putaway & slotting
- Cube utilization
- Automation readiness
- Packing & cartonization
- DIM weight & chargebacks
- Irregular items
- Freight & LTL
Customer stories
In use at customers.
Retail, omni-channel and 3PL teams using the M2 at receiving, packing and the dock.
eCommerce and retail
Mann Lake
Weights, dimensions and photos for 10,000+ products in under two weeks, with two M2 devices.
Read the storyOmni-channel seller
Weby Corp
Dimensions at receiving with the M2 and S1, so its warehouse robots could go live.
Read the story3PL
Ideal Fulfillment
The M2 and S1 at the pack station of a fast-growing 3PL: three pack stations became one.
Read the storyFAQ
M2 questions
What can the M2 measure?
Boxes and parcels, irregular items (polybags, cylinders, bundles, odd-shaped parts) and, with the Pallets app, pallets, crates and long boxes. Irregular items are recorded as the smallest box that contains them, and tagged Irregular. It can't measure transparent or shiny, mirror-like surfaces, and it doesn't measure in direct sunlight.
How accurate is it?
Within ±0.25 in for cuboid items and ±0.5 in for irregular items, scanning top-down. Pallets measured with the Pallets app are within ±1 in. The best-practices video shows how to hold the M2 for the best results.
Does it work outdoors?
Not in direct sunlight: sunlight interferes with one of the 3D sensors. Under a canopy, at the dock door or indoors it works normally.
Which scales can it pair with?
Bluetooth scales through the QBOID Bluetooth kit, for example the Mettler Toledo BC-60 and the Rice Lake BenchPro BP-1214. Scales that use the SMA protocol connect through an RS-232 to Bluetooth adapter. With WorkFlows, any scale can be read from a photo of its display.
What's new in the M2 gen 2, and when is it available?
Android 16, Android Enterprise enrollment for your MDM (it's SOTI certified for SOTI MobiControl) and an upgraded structured light 3D sensor for more accurate dimensions. It runs the same apps and works with the S1, the accessories and your integrations. It's shipping now; watch the film or ask sales to plan for it.
Can our IT team manage a fleet of M2s?
Yes. The M2 works with mobile device management tools such as SOTI, to push apps and settings to every device. The M2 gen 2 enrolls as an Android Enterprise device, not through the legacy device administrator mode, and it's SOTI certified for SOTI MobiControl.
Can I run my own app on the M2?
Yes. The M2 is an Android device. Your Android app can call the dimensioning function through the Android Intent API, a browser-based web app can use it too, and apps you build with WorkFlows run on it as well.
Which WMS and ERP systems does it connect to?
The M2 posts each scan as JSON over HTTPS to any endpoint you choose, so your team or integrator can receive it in any system. Integration partners already connect it to Oracle NetSuite (through RF-SMART), SAP (through The Config Team), IFS Softeon WMS, ShipHawk and RateLinx ShipLinx TMS, as well as Paccurate and Pinnacle's LTL Flow booking app. Manhattan WMS and NetSuite with MyCarrier are both available through WorkFlows. See Integrations and the developer documentation.
Does it need Wi-Fi?
No. All processing happens on the M2 and every scan is saved on the device. Wi-Fi is only needed to send records to QBOID Cloud or your systems.
What comes in the box, and what else is available?
The M2 comes with a battery and a wrist strap. Spare 5000 mAh batteries ↗, a 4-bay charger ↗, a rubber protective case ↗ and Bluetooth scale kits ↗ are available on the store.
What do I need to buy?
An M2 and an annual license for the app you need. QBOID Cloud Basic is included with any app license. Prices are on the store.
Can we try it before buying?
Yes. Rent an evaluation unit from the store, or book a demo and we'll measure your own items with you remotely.
Downloads
Datasheet, API reference and how-to videos
Book a demo · Get in touch
See the M2 on your own items.
Book a 20-minute remote demo with a few of your SKUs, or leave your details and sales will follow up.
- Demo: about 20 minutes, remote, on items you choose
- Or leave your details: sales replies within one business day
- Ships to all US states; resellers in North and South America, EMEA and APAC
Or write to [email protected], or call +1 (408) 419-1449.