Exodigo Explorer vs Trimble X9

SpecExodigo ExplorerTrimble X9
Price (USD)$80000–$120000
Year20222022
Autonomyfully-autonomousfully-autonomous
Environmentoutdoorboth
Weight
Dimensions (cm)70L × 60W × 110H65L × 55W × 145H
ConnectivityWiFi, 4G/LTEWiFi, Bluetooth, 4G/LTE
Rating

Exodigo Explorer

The Exodigo Explorer is an AI-powered ground scanning robot that maps underground utilities before excavation, combining ground-penetrating radar, electromagnetic, and acoustic sensors with real-time AI classification to produce 3D maps of buried pipes, cables, and conduits. Unlike single-sensor utility locating methods, Exodigo's multi-sensor fusion identifies utility type, depth, and routing with significantly higher accuracy, reducing the risk of costly and dangerous utility strikes during excavation. The cloud-delivered 3D underground map is accessible by project teams before breaking ground. Founded with roots in Israeli defence intelligence technology, Exodigo has been deployed by major US utilities including AT&T and large civil construction programmes. Pricing is project-based and available through Exodigo directly.

Trimble X9

The Trimble X9 is a high-accuracy 3D laser scanning system for survey, construction, and infrastructure documentation, capturing 2 million points per second at ranges up to 80 metres with ±2mm accuracy. Supporting SLAM-based indoor navigation for mobile scanning and integrating with Trimble Business Center software for point cloud processing and BIM model creation, the X9 offers a complete end-to-end workflow from data capture to deliverable. Used by land surveyors, architects, construction managers, and infrastructure engineers for as-built documentation, renovation planning, and quality control. Pricing starts at approximately $80,000–$120,000 through Trimble authorised dealers.