Robotics for Resilient Environmental Gravimetric Surveying

Gravity surveys of construction sites are often legally mandated to check for features such as historically significant remains or uncharted utilities. However conducting these surveys is a role where the construction sector lacks resilience. This task is monotonous, but still reliant on a skilled job role where there are significant labour shortages. In spite of the survey being legally mandated, the results are often of low value, with the current state of the art sensing equipment is often inadequate to detect smaller underground features.

In this project we shall demonstrate the world's first robotic quantum gravimeter, capable of performing a raster pattern across a site negotiating around obstacles, autonomously conducting the survey and improving resilience by reducing the personnel dependence. A successful outcome would also make the profession of surveying more accessible and inclusive.