Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Discover how the ground-up redesign of the TS20 total station brings cutting-edge AI technology, lightning-fast motors, and enhanced connectivity to surveying.
đź”— Learn more about the TS20: https://hxgn.biz/4u5RH85
Join Burke Asay, Russell Snell, and Richard Ostridge for an exclusive round table discussion to explore how the new Leica TS20 total station is all that you would expect and more than you could imagine.
You’ll learn:
✔️ How the TS20’s integrated neural processing unit (NPU) enables real-time AI capabilities directly onboard the instrument.
✔️ The game-changing AI prism detection that reduces mistakes and boosts efficiency.
✔️ Why the TS20’s new motors, autofocus, and multi-touch display make fieldwork faster and easier.
✔️ Advanced theft protection with GeoCloud Protect and dual eSIM connectivity.
✔️ The impact of the new operating system (Linux) for speed, security, and seamless data transfer.
✔️ Real-world insights from product experts on AP20 performance, dynamic lock, and future innovations.
Whether you’re a seasoned surveyor or just curious about the latest in geospatial technology, this round table delivers hands-on impressions, expert tips, and a look at how AI is shaping the future of surveying.
đź‘Ť Like, subscribe, and leave your questions or comments below to keep the discussion going.
Chapters:
0:17 – Intros: Burke, Russ, Richard + what’s being revealed
0:45 – The Reveal: Leica TS20 on the table
1:00 – Ground-up redesign: new EDM, ATR, comms, telescope, Captivate v10
1:16 – New motors demo: much faster—and basically silent
1:53 – Revamped Captivate home screen & streamlined workflow
2:05 – On-board NPU: edge AI without the cloud (privacy + offline)
3:22 – AI-Detect: auto prism recognition to prevent mistakes
4:57 – AI everywhere: enhanced ATR, PowerSearch, Dynamic Lock (rain-tested)
6:06 – PowerSearch upgrade: two-beam scan + finds reflective “sticky” targets
7:11 – First impressions: smaller, sleeker; integrated radio antenna
8:08 – Ruggedness: IP66 on a robotic total station; jet-hose testing
8:52 – New controls: tangent-screw hotkeys + (continuous) autofocus
10:43 – I/O & connectivity: LEMO + Ethernet, dual eSIMs, GeoCloud Protect theft alerts
13:40 – Under the hood: Linux OS, faster startup, multi-touch, snappier 3D viewer
15:16 – USB-C storage & simple drag-and-drop file transfer
15:51 – New EDM + AP20 synergy: instant tilt initialization, “just start walking”
17:52 – Stacked improvements: tighter lock, faster motors, higher EDM frequency
18:23 – Familiar yet upgraded: TS16 compatibility, Captivate/Infinity/GeoCloud
19:16 – Coming feature: tracks you through occlusions (relocks when you reappear)
22:12 – Roadmap & ideas: AI’s “world is your oyster” + customer feedback loop
23:26 – Little touches (battery LEDs) + wrap-up
Discover how the ground-up redesign of the TS20 total station brings cutting-edge AI technology, lightning-fast motors, and enhanced connectivity to surveying.
đź”— Learn more about the TS20: https://hxgn.biz/4u5RH85
Join Burke Asay, Russell Snell, and Richard Ostridge for an exclusive round table discussion to explore how the new Leica TS20 total station is all that you would expect and more than you could imagine.
You’ll learn:
✔️ How the TS20’s integrated neural processing unit (NPU) enables real-time AI capabilities directly onboard the instrument.
✔️ The game-changing AI prism detection that reduces mistakes and boosts efficiency.
✔️ Why the TS20’s new motors, autofocus, and multi-touch display make fieldwork faster and easier.
✔️ Advanced theft protection with GeoCloud Protect and dual eSIM connectivity.
✔️ The impact of the new operating system (Linux) for speed, security, and seamless data transfer.
✔️ Real-world insights from product experts on AP20 performance, dynamic lock, and future innovations.
Whether you’re a seasoned surveyor or just curious about the latest in geospatial technology, this round table delivers hands-on impressions, expert tips, and a look at how AI is shaping the future of surveying.
đź‘Ť Like, subscribe, and leave your questions or comments below to keep the discussion going.
Chapters:
0:17 – Intros: Burke, Russ, Richard + what’s being revealed
0:45 – The Reveal: Leica TS20 on the table
1:00 – Ground-up redesign: new EDM, ATR, comms, telescope, Captivate v10
1:16 – New motors demo: much faster—and basically silent
1:53 – Revamped Captivate home screen & streamlined workflow
2:05 – On-board NPU: edge AI without the cloud (privacy + offline)
3:22 – AI-Detect: auto prism recognition to prevent mistakes
4:57 – AI everywhere: enhanced ATR, PowerSearch, Dynamic Lock (rain-tested)
6:06 – PowerSearch upgrade: two-beam scan + finds reflective “sticky” targets
7:11 – First impressions: smaller, sleeker; integrated radio antenna
8:08 – Ruggedness: IP66 on a robotic total station; jet-hose testing
8:52 – New controls: tangent-screw hotkeys + (continuous) autofocus
10:43 – I/O & connectivity: LEMO + Ethernet, dual eSIMs, GeoCloud Protect theft alerts
13:40 – Under the hood: Linux OS, faster startup, multi-touch, snappier 3D viewer
15:16 – USB-C storage & simple drag-and-drop file transfer
15:51 – New EDM + AP20 synergy: instant tilt initialization, “just start walking”
17:52 – Stacked improvements: tighter lock, faster motors, higher EDM frequency
18:23 – Familiar yet upgraded: TS16 compatibility, Captivate/Infinity/GeoCloud
19:16 – Coming feature: tracks you through occlusions (relocks when you reappear)
22:12 – Roadmap & ideas: AI’s “world is your oyster” + customer feedback loop
23:26 – Little touches (battery LEDs) + wrap-up
