Automated Total Station Monitoring Solution

What is Cyclops Automated Total Station?

Cyclops is Sixense’s automated total station monitoring solution designed for high‑precision measurement of structural and ground movements. It provides continuous, real‑time 3D displacement data across construction and operational phases. The system supports projects where accuracy, reliability and safety are critical.

By combining robotic total stations, advanced sensors and secure data processing, Cyclops delivers a clear and consistent view of asset behaviour. It is suited to complex infrastructure, buildings and geotechnical environments. The solution helps project teams anticipate risks, manage constraints and make informed decisions throughout the asset lifecycle.

Real‑time 3D deformation monitoring you can rely on

Cyclops uses robotic total stations to automatically track targets installed on structures and surrounding ground. Measurements are taken continuously and processed in near real time. This enables early detection of movements and trends before they become critical.

The system delivers sub‑millimetric accuracy, even in constrained or congested environments. Monitoring is fully remote, which limits site intervention and reduces exposure to risk. Cyclops adapts to evolving site conditions, supporting changing geometries, construction stages and monitoring needs. Data is accessible through clear dashboards, supporting rapid understanding and effective decision‑making.

A proven monitoring solution for construction and asset owners

Cyclops is a proven solution used on major infrastructure and construction projects across Australia and New Zealand. It supports contractors, asset owners and public authorities during construction, operation and maintenance phases. The system improves data reliability while reducing manual surveying and site disruption.

By automating measurement and data delivery, Cyclops enhances safety and operational efficiency. It supports proactive risk management and long‑term asset performance. As part of Sixense’s integrated monitoring offer, Cyclops contributes to safer construction, optimised maintenance and informed infrastructure management.

Cyclops™ Features

Hardware agnostic

Cyclops™ is a suite of patented drivers and processing modules. It operates and enhances commercially available total stations from leading manufacturers. The solution is hardware agnostic by design.

It allows projects to use existing equipment or select the most suitable instruments. This ensures flexibility across different site constraints and project stages.

Sixense works in close partnership with major vendors. This enables powerful, reliable and cost‑effective monitoring packages. Clients benefit from proven performance without being locked into a single technology.

Globally processed monitoring networks

A unique capability of Cyclops™ is its ability to operate multiple monitoring systems as a single group. Data from all total stations is processed globally within one monitoring network. This approach delivers exceptional consistency and accuracy across the entire site.

Group operations enable monitoring of large areas and complex geometries. They are ideally suited to projects with wide footprints or constrained visibility. The system guarantees the required level of data quality across all monitored zones.

This capability makes Cyclops™ a preferred solution for real‑time deformation monitoring. It is widely used on tunnels, shafts, caverns and retaining structures. The solution is equally suited to roads, railways and other linear infrastructure assets.

Enhanced & controlled accuracy

Achieving high measurement accuracy during commissioning is essential. Maintaining that accuracy over time is a different challenge. Site conditions, visibility and environmental factors are constantly changing.

Cyclops™ is designed to manage these variations. Control parameters are monitored in real time and adjusted automatically. This ensures consistent data quality, high system availability and reliable results throughout the project.

Versatility without compromising accuracy

Cyclops™ is designed to adapt to almost any monitoring configuration. It can operate as a standalone system or as part of a networked group. It works with or without prisms, in fixed or mobile installations.

The solution performs reliably in stable or unstable environments. This versatility allows Cyclops™ to respond to changing site constraints. Accuracy and performance are maintained at all times.

A strong example is the global monitoring of underground caverns. During the Melbourne Metro station construction, configurations changed daily. Cyclops™ delivered consistent, high‑quality data throughout.

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Tailored monitoring solutions for every project

The combination of Beyond Monitoring™ and Cyclops™ delivers a robust monitoring solution. They are designed for real‑time 3D deformation monitoring with sub‑millimetric accuracy. Together, they provide reliable monitoring data across a wide range of infrastructure environments.

Each Cyclops™ deployment is tailored to the specific needs of the project. System design reflects site conditions, risk profile and monitoring objectives. This approach draws on Sixense’s extensive experience across diverse applications and sectors.

Proven expertise, assured performance

Cyclops™ is backed by nearly 25 years of continuous improvement. More than 3,000 systems have been deployed worldwide. This experience underpins high data availability and trusted data quality.

Sixense delivers a consistently high level of service. Solutions are supported by proven processes and expert teams. Performance is measured, transparent and aligned with project requirements.

For suitable projects, Sixense can offer performance‑based contract agreements. This reflects confidence in the reliability and accuracy of the solution.