Cyclops™ (AMTS)

Cyclops™ (AMTS – Automated Total Station) is a proven geodetic solution designed for continuous, automated 3D monitoring of structures and surfaces. It delivers remote 3D movement measurements with sub‑millimetric precision and allows multiple robotic theodolites to operate together, even in unstable environments, while maintaining guaranteed accuracy.

With thousands of deployments worldwide, Cyclops™ AMTS is recognized as the leading automated topographic measurement system in the Automated Total Station category for both performance and reliability.

Indian Canyon Drive Widening- Cyclops AMTS - Typical L-bar Prism AMTS target installations — Typical L-bar Prism AMTS Target Installations

Cyclops™: A 3D Topographic Tracking Solution

Cyclops™ AMTS controls the latest robotic theodolites to remotely measure movement in three dimensions or perpendicular to a surface with exceptional accuracy. The system can also group multiple theodolites to cover large areas while maintaining the required precision through its Automated Total Station platform.

Our long‑standing experience and commitment to data quality enable Cyclops™ AMTS to achieve superior reliability, often making it the preferred solution for correcting or replacing third‑party monitoring systems.

Applications of Cyclops™

Cyclops™ AMTS is suitable for any project or structure affected by absolute deformation (3D monitoring) or relative deformation (distance changes, differential settlement, inclination, etc.), including:

Structural or site movement: buildings, bridges, dams, landslides, mines, and more
Tunnel convergence
Surface deformation of roads, pavements, and rail tracks

These applications benefit from Cyclops™’s precision as an AMTS system.

Principle of Operation

Cyclops™ AMTS remotely controls robotic theodolites to measure 3D movement or displacement perpendicular to a surface with sub‑millimetric accuracy. Multiple theodolites can be grouped to expand coverage and maintain consistent precision across large or complex sites.

The system can operate in automatic, semi‑automatic, or manual modes, allowing it to adapt to evolving monitoring needs such as acquisition frequency, energy constraints, visibility changes, shifting influence zones, and safety requirements.

What Cyclops™ AMTS Provides

A flexible solution for a wide range of scenarios: standalone or networked, with or without prisms, fixed or mobile, installed inside the zone of influence but referenced externally
Sub‑millimetric accuracy for high‑precision monitoring
Compatibility with complex inspection programs and phased monitoring strategies

What Settlement Plates Provides

Used to measure vertical ground settlement beneath placed fills, including surcharge and embankment construction.
Consist of a steel base plate with a threaded riser pipe; extensions are added as fill height increases.
Risers can be fitted with prisms for AMTS monitoring, GNSS sensors, or low-range piezometers for automated elevation tracking.
Data can be collected manually by a surveyor or automatically via AMTS or GNSS, with measurements transmitted to a secure project website for reporting.

Why Choose Sixense's Cyclops™ AMTS

The benchmark in automated topographic measurement

With more than 2,000 installations worldwide and over 24 years of continuous development, Cyclops™ AMTS remains ahead of competing systems in accuracy, reliability, and versatility within the AMTS field.

Dedicated local teams

Our extensive network ensures rapid support and on‑site expertise wherever your project is located.

A turnkey service

From installation to delivery of pre‑processed data in an accessible online platform, we manage the entire monitoring workflow.

Geotechnical and structural expertise

Our specialists interpret measurements with a deep understanding of structural and ground behavior, ensuring results that align with your project needs.

Proactive data quality control

Continuous system monitoring and preventive maintenance ensure that your measurements remain accurate, stable, and actionable reinforced by Automated Total Station diagnostics

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