We utilize a robotic total station manufactured by Sokkia in Japan for many aspects of our work. The SRX3 instrument has an angular accuracy of 3 arc seconds, and can perform distance measurement using a prism with an accuracy of 2 millimeters plus 2 parts per million times the distance (2 + 2ppm x D). It can also perform reflectorless measurement (without prism) at an accuracy of 3 + 2ppm x D. The robotic instrument allows operation by one man and can be effective in reducing the total cost of survey work, particularly on open sites. It is a fantastic instrument, reliable and efficient.