a coordinate measurement device comprises an articulated arm having a first end , a second end , and a plurality of jointed arm segments therebetween . each arm segment defines at least one axis of rotation . a laser scanner assembly is coupled to the second end of the arm and is rotatable about a last axis of rotation of the articulated arm . the laser scanner assembly comprises a laser and an image sensor . the laser is positioned on an opposite side of the last axis of rotation from the image sensor .