Civ Robotics

Civ Robotics develops autonomous surveying solutions for the construction industry, with a focus on layout and marking tasks. The company's flagship product, CivDot, is an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed for civil engineering and infrastructure projects such as solar farms, roadways, data centers, and power plants. CivDot marks coordinates on the ground with paint using uploaded blueprint data, enabling precise and efficient layout of thousands of points per day. The four-wheel-drive robot can handle various terrain types and inclines up to 30 degrees, with different tire options available for mud, sand, and other surfaces.

The CivDot system includes a tablet interface that displays real-time information and instructions to operators. Recent updates have added voice capabilities, with the robot able to call out point information and instructions. In addition to layout, CivDot records ground elevation data for cut and fill calculations. The robot operates using RTK positioning technology, connecting to base stations or correction networks for high accuracy.

Key customers and partnerships

Civ Robotics has partnered with Trimble, utilizing Trimble's GNSS positioning technology and surveying software in its autonomous surveying products. The company's customers include Bechtel, a major engineering and construction firm. The company's primary market focus is on solar farm projects, which require extensive layout work, as well as heavy civil construction, pipeline installations, and road marking applications.