Exhibit 23.1

               Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements
(Form S-8 No. 333-41115) pertaining to the 1997 Employee Stock Option Plan,
(Form S-8 No. 333-41125) pertaining to the 1997 Non-Employee Director Stock
Option Plan, (Form S-8 No. 333-41131) pertaining to the 1997 Non-Employee
Directors' Fee Plan, (Form S-8 No. 333-41135) pertaining to the 1993 Stock
Option Plan of FARO Technologies, Inc, of our report dated March 19, 2003, with
respect to the consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report
(Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2002.

                              /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Orlando, Florida
March 25, 2003