Dusty Robotics announced it will use the Leica Absolute Tracker AT500 from Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division. When paired with the Dusty FieldPrinter 2, the AT500 improves setup speed and usability while supporting Dusty’s 1/16″ accuracy standard for applications in data centers, healthcare facilities, and advanced manufacturing.
For high-precision projects, the Hexagon-powered solution enhances Dusty’s automated layout capabilities with improved operational efficiency, offering an alternative to traditional total station methods.
This update supports Dusty’s goal of improving construction workflows by aligning design teams and field crews for more accurate project execution.
Built for demanding environments, the Leica AT500 features a compact design and durable construction in a user-friendly format. Now integrated with the lightweight LMF-embedded (LMF-e) interface, it connects easily to embedded Linux operating systems. This integration allows the Dusty FieldPrinter 2 to perform dynamic trajectory correction without the need for high-end industrial Ethernet real-time features, simplifying operations and reducing system complexity. For contractors, the combination provides the speed and reliability needed for today’s fast-paced construction schedules.
The Leica AT500 is a long-range Absolute Tracker offering a measurement volume of up to 320 meters in diameter. Engineered for demanding environments, it boasts an IP54 certification for protection against dust and water exposure, and features a controllerless design to streamline setup. The built-in hot-swappable batteries ensure uninterrupted operation, while the PowerLock system enables the Tracker to automatically lock on and track the robot even if the measurement process is blocked or interrupted. Simply put, the Leica AT500 is the ideal solution for construction jobsite work, surpassing any previous laser tracker in performance and usability.
The AT500 integration also enhances Dusty’s floor elevation capabilities, enabling teams to measure flatness and floor deviations with the efficiency required for mission-critical applications in healthcare and industrial settings. This expanded functionality demonstrates how Dusty continues to evolve beyond layout into a comprehensive design-field collaboration platform.
Dusty Robotics will offer the AT500 as an additional tracker option for FieldPrinter 2 deployments, supporting its focus on improving coordination between design and field teams with efficient and practical tools.
Tessa Lau, founder and CEO of Dusty Robotics, will be the featured speaker at RoboBusiness‘ Women in Robotics Luncheon on Oct. 16 in Santa Clara, Calif. This networking event will provide engineers an opportunity to connect with others in the industry. It will also feature a conversation between Lau and and Joyce Sidopoulos, co-founder and chief of operations at MassRobotics. Lau will describe her career journey, including the challenges and triumphs along the way.
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