Remote-controlled measurement and inspection platform for surveying, inspection and exploration of hard-to-reach areas.
Scrobby
New on Amplifa
About Scrobby
Scrobby develops and markets the SCROBBY, a compact remote-controlled ground platform for millimeter-accurate measurement technology, inspection and exploration in hard-to-reach locations. The platform carries laser scanners from leading manufacturers such as Z+F, Trimble, FARO, Leica, RIEGL and YellowScan, as well as cameras, sensors, manipulators and robots. It can be converted between conventional steering wheels and omniwheels and features a sprung base plate with a centered connector for tripods and camera adapters. A ground station provides live video from a 3-axis gimbal camera with night vision mode as well as a wide-angle reversing camera and real-time telemetry with a remote control range of up to 300 meters. Optionally, a dual-band RTK GNSS module based on the u-blox F9P chip (BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS) is available. A Raspberry PI serves as the onboard computer for future computing and AI applications.
- Processes
- Laser scanning / surveying (millimeter-accurate measurement data acquisition in hard-to-reach areas), Inspection of systems, pipelines and structures (high-resolution onboard camera), Maintenance, damage analysis and exploration of unknown structures, Creation of custom software and hardware interfaces for integration of further technical, Surveying (laser scanning), Inspection of systems, pipelines and structures, Maintenance & exploration, Custom interfaces for software and hardware
- Materials
- TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane, tires), Thermoplastic polyurethane (tires), Lithium-ion batteries 4S2P 8.000 mAh
- Certificates
- Surveying (laser scanning), Inspection of systems, pipelines and structures, Maintenance & damage analysis
- Industries
- Surveying/Geodesy, Inspection/Plant engineering, Structural analysis, Building services surveying
- 01
Development of the platform
- 02
Integration of scanners, cameras and sensors
- 03
Provision of the Ground Control Unit
- 04
Exploration and surveying at the customer's site
- 05
Creation of custom software/hardware interfaces
Materials & Components
Thermoplastic polyurethane (tires)
Robust TPU tires for precise straight-line driving and maximum stability.
Lithium-ion batteries 4S2P 8.000 mAh
Standard V-Mount batteries (BeBob) with 45 min. driving time and approx. 4 h operating time.
Locations
Germany
DEDevelopment and sales
- SCROBBY platform
- 3-axis gimbal camera
- Wide-angle reversing camera
- Ground Control Unit with live video and telemetry
- u-blox F9P RTK GNSS module (optional)
- Raspberry Pi onboard computer
Platform & Variants
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser scanning / surveying (millimeter-accurate measurement data acquisition in hard-to-reach areas)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Inspection of systems, pipelines and structures (high-resolution onboard camera)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Maintenance, damage analysis and exploration of unknown structuresTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Creation of custom software and hardware interfaces for integration of further technicalEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
6 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote-controlled measurement/inspection platform | Scrobby SCROBBY | 1 | Dimensions 305mm X 520mm X 140mm; range indoor 100m max., outdoor 5 km max. | – | – |
| 3-axis gimbal camera (onboard, with night vision mode) | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Wide-angle reversing camera | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Ground station / Ground Control Unit with live video feeds and real-time telemetry | Scrobby | 1 | Remote control range up to 300m | – | – |
| Dual-band RTK GNSS module (optional, u-blox F9P chip; supports BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, | u-blox F9P | – | – | – | – |
| Raspberry PI (onboard computer for future computing tasks and AI applications) | Raspberry PI | 1 | – | – | – |
Additional services
Technical Specifications
The telemetry permanently records wheel sensors and IMU data and outputs them as a log file; distance measurement in four directions and ceiling height measurement are carried out with an acoustic warning. Further features include four individually switchable LED spotlights and video recording on the platform or controller.
| Evidence | Germany |
|---|---|
| Surveying (laser scanning) | |
| Inspection of systems, pipelines and structures | |
| Maintenance & damage analysis |
History
- 2025
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