Leica TS20

The Leica TS20 is a next-generation robotic total station that combines cutting-edge AI automation with rugged reliability. Designed for surveyors and engineers, it speeds up site measurements and reduces errors while supporting modern, connected workflows.

Edge-AI Automation: The first total station with a built-in Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for intelligent target detection and locking.
AI-Detect Technology: Automatically identifies the prism type to ensure your software settings match the hardware, preventing costly setup errors.
IP66-Rated Protection: Fully dust-tight and engineered to withstand high-pressure water jets and the most severe site conditions.
Smart AI-Follow: Capable of tracking the AP20 AutoPole even when the line of sight is temporarily blocked by obstructions.
IoT-Ready Connectivity: Features integrated 4G/LTE (eSIM), WLAN, and Bluetooth for seamless, real-time data syncing to GeoCloud services.

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Full Description

The Leica TS20 Robotic Total Station represents a major step forward in survey instrument capability, designed to improve accuracy, speed, and efficiency across construction, engineering, and civil surveying projects. Built for professionals, it combines high‑precision angle and distance measurement with advanced automation to reduce user error and streamline field workflows. Equipped with a powerful Neural Processing Unit (NPU) and advanced AI, the TS20 automates common tasks such as prism recognition, target acquisition, and dynamic tracking, allowing surveyors to focus on capturing accurate data rather than manual adjustments. Its high‑speed, maintenance‑free motors and improved EDM system further accelerate measurements, making repetitive tasks faster and more efficient. Connectivity is a core strength of the TS20, featuring integrated mobile data (eSIM), Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, and Ethernet, enabling real-time data exchange, cloud sync, and seamless integration with Leica Captivate and the GeoCloud ecosystem. Advanced security features like GeoCloud Protect allow remote tracking and locking of the instrument in case of theft or unauthorised movement. For maximum field efficiency, the TS20 pairs seamlessly with the Leica AP20 pole. Lightweight yet robust, this telescopic survey pole lets operators set precise instrument heights quickly, even on uneven terrain. With ergonomic grips, built-in bubble vials, and a secure locking mechanism, the AP20 ensures stable, level setups every time. When used with the TS20, it helps teams capture points faster, maintain measurement accuracy, and streamline hybrid workflows alongside robotic total stations or GNSS receivers. With its combination of AI‑driven automation, rugged design, high-speed performance, and connected workflows, the Leica TS20 is ideal for site control, topographic surveys, construction layout, and complex monitoring projects where speed, precision, and reliability are critical. PQS Survey offer demonstrations, familiarisation sessions and full support and service for the TS20 and the AP20 autopole so that you and your team can be assured that anyone new to this robotic total station has full confidence in the field.

FAQs

What is the biggest difference between the TS20 and the TS16?

The TS20 is a ground-up redesign featuring an “AI-powered” Neural Processing Unit (NPU) and a move to a Linux-based OS for faster boot times. It also introduces whisper-quiet brushless motors and a significant upgrade to an IP66 environmental rating.

How does the AI-powered “AI-Detect” feature prevent site errors?

AI-Detect uses the NPU to visually recognize the specific prism in use. If the software setting differs from the physical target (e.g., using a 360° prism when set to circular), the TS20 alerts the operator immediately, preventing small but costly millimetre errors.

What is “AI-Follow” and how does it work with the AP20 AutoPole?

AI-Follow uses the AI to predict movement and estimate where an operator will emerge after walking behind obstacles like excavators or site huts. This allows the instrument to re-lock onto the AP20 almost instantly once the operator is back in view.

How does the AP20 AutoPole solve the “Pole Height” problem?

The AP20 automatically measures and communicates the pole height to the TS20 in real-time. Whether the pole is collapsed to clear a cable or extended for visibility, the software updates automatically, eliminating one of the most common manual data entry errors.

Can the TS20 be used as part of a “Hybrid” package?

Yes, the TS20 is often paired with a Leica GS18 T GNSS rover for a “SmartPole” setup. This allows operators to switch seamlessly between robotic and GPS measurements, ensuring continuous work in deep trenches or under heavy tree cover where one technology might struggle.

Can I hire the TS20?

Yes, PQS Survey offer stand alone or hybrid TS20 hire options from each of our UK depots.

Does the AI Detect function work with non-Leica targets?

The TS20 has an onboard “AI-Detect” feature that recognises the type of target being measured. If you use a non-Leica prism, the AI might notify you that the target signature does not match your currently selected prism type in the software, but you can override this and measure anyway.

What happens to a stolen TS20 if a thief removes the SIM card or cuts the antenna?

It doesn’t rely solely on a clear GPS sky. The module uses a low-frequency hybrid radio array that references local cellular towers and ambient Wi-Fi MAC addresses to pinpoint its location, even indoors, inside a shipping container, or deep underground. If the instrument fails to securely check in with the Hexagon cloud servers, the main motherboard completely bricks itself on a hardware level, rendering the total station totally unusable and worthless for resale.