Topsky RXR-C11 (RXR-C11)

A radar survey is only as good as the path the antenna travels, and for years that path has been walked by a person pushing a cart through traffic, mud or a dusty tunnel. The Topsky RXR-C11 (RXR-C11) puts a robot in that place. It is a lithium battery powered, all terrain ground penetrating radar robot that an operator drives by wireless remote control while the equipment on board does the scanning. The crew stays at a distance, and the survey line is still covered.

The product is available through this page, by quotation.

Background

Topsky and the ground robot family

Topsky is a robotics brand whose range, as listed in our catalog, covers tracked and wheeled ground platforms for demanding field work. Some are built for firefighting and scouting, others are differential wheeled chassis that carry a customer's own payload. The RXR-C11 belongs to the part of that range aimed at survey and detection work, where the robot is a mobile carrier for measuring equipment. You can browse related machines in the Topsky category.

Robots of this kind answer a practical problem. Underground engineering, municipal pipelines, roads, bridges and tunnels all need regular checks, and those checks often happen in places that are awkward, repetitive or unsafe for people. A remotely driven carrier lets a team repeat the same pass again and again with steady movement and a safe standoff distance.

Positioning and key technology of the RXR-C11

The RXR-C11 is an all terrain ground penetrating radar robot. It is fitted with ground penetrating radar and distance measuring wheel equipment, and it supports multiple antenna hosts that can be switched quickly. That quick switching matters in the field, because different survey jobs often call for different antennas, and a carrier that accepts several hosts is not tied to one task.

The machine uses four-wheel independent drive and four-wheel differential steering. Front and rear double wishbone independent suspension lets each wheel follow the ground on its own, which helps keep the radar moving smoothly over uneven surfaces. The whole machine carries IP65 dust and water resistance. Power comes from a lithium battery, and the robot and its equipment are controlled through a wireless remote control. Other machines of this class are gathered in the UGVs category.

Technical Specifications

Specifications as published by the manufacturer; confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

The manufacturer has not published the radar antenna frequency, the detection depth, the battery capacity, what is in the box, the operating temperature range, the remote controller details or the radar software; they are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the RXR-C11 different from a hand-pushed radar cart?

A hand-pushed cart depends on the stamina and the route of the person behind it. The RXR-C11 replaces that person with a machine that is driven remotely over a range of at least 500m in open space, so the operator can stand well back from traffic, a pipe opening or an unstable edge. Continuous walking time is at least 3h, which gives a survey team a useful working period on one battery charge.

Movement is the other difference. The robot has a top straight-line speed of at least 1.4m/s, set through a continuously variable transmission, so the operator can slow down for careful scanning or move faster between survey lines. Braking distance is no more than 0.3m, which lets the machine stop close to where the operator wants it. The distance measuring wheel equipment on board is there to tie the radar data to position along the line.

Terrain is where a cart struggles most. The RXR-C11 has a chassis height of 125mm, crosses vertical obstacles of at least 120mm, wades through water at least 250mm deep and climbs at least 70% (or 35 °) with off-road tires. Those figures describe a machine meant for rough ground, not only smooth pavement.

How does the tire choice change the robot's use?

The robot is listed with road tires, and off-road tires and grass tires are replaceable options. That means the same chassis can be set up for a paved road survey one week and a grassy embankment the next. Note that the climbing figure applies with off-road tires, so teams planning work on steep ground should keep that in mind when they specify the machine.

At no more than 115kg and with a footprint of no more than 1150mm by 930mm, the robot is a compact machine, and its maximum load capacity is 30kg. Together with the 48V DC supply and the lithium battery, this makes it a self-contained carrier that does not need a tether or an external power source in the field.

Who is the RXR-C11 for?

The first group is engineering survey firms that inspect roads, bridges and tunnels. For them the robot offers repeatable passes and less time spent exposed to traffic or confined spaces. The second group is municipal utilities and pipeline owners, who need to look at what lies beneath streets without opening them up. The third group is quality and defect inspection teams working on underground engineering projects, where the aim is to find disease and defects early.

Government agencies and contractors in the Caribbean who manage coastal roads, bridges and drainage under heavy rain and humidity may also find the IP65 protection and the wading depth relevant. Buyers whose job is not radar survey but a different payload, such as firefighting or scouting, should look at the wider UGVs category, where other platforms are listed.

What is the RXR-C11 used for?

1. Underground engineering surveys. Geological and quality detection in complex underground works, with the robot carrying the radar along the line.
2. Municipal pipeline inspection. Checking the ground around pipelines without sending a person to push the equipment.
3. Road detection. Looking for defects and disease in road structures with steady, repeatable passes.
4. Bridge inspection. Carrying radar equipment across decks and approaches where walking the line is slow or awkward.
5. Tunnel inspection. Scanning in tunnels, where dust, water and limited space make manual work hard.
6. Multi-antenna survey work. Switching between antenna hosts quickly so one robot can serve several detection tasks.

Pricing and Availability

We do not print prices on this page. Please request a quotation for the Topsky RXR-C11 (RXR-C11), and tell us your survey application, so that we can prepare the right configuration for you. Delivery, customs and support are arranged together with the quotation. The Topsky RXR-C11 (RXR-C11) is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does the RXR-C11 carry?

It is equipped with ground penetrating radar and distance measuring wheel equipment. It also supports multiple antenna hosts for quick switching.

How is the robot controlled?

It is controlled through a wireless remote control, with a control distance of at least 500m in open space.

What power does it use?

It is electric, powered by a lithium battery on a 48V DC supply. Continuous walking time is at least 3h.

Can it work in wet and dusty conditions?

The robot has IP65 dust and water resistance and a water wading depth of at least 250mm. It is built to operate in various complex environments.

Can it handle slopes and obstacles?

It climbs at least 70% (or 35 °) with off-road tires and crosses vertical obstacles of at least 120mm. The chassis height is 125mm.

What tires does it use?

The tire size is 13 * 5-6, and the standard style is road tires. Off-road tires and grass tires are replaceable options.

Where can I buy the RXR-C11 and what does it cost?

You can request it through this page, by quotation. The cost depends on the configuration and delivery, so we give it in the quotation and not as a listed price.

Summary

The RXR-C11 takes the person out of the least comfortable part of a radar survey, the long walk behind the antenna, and puts a lithium battery powered robot there instead. Four-wheel independent drive, double wishbone suspension, IP65 protection, a wading depth of at least 250mm and quick-switch antenna hosts make it a carrier for roads, bridges, tunnels and pipelines. For a quotation tailored to your survey work, this page is the starting point.