A reverse engineering project for a US-based client, replicating the Brokk 70 demolition robot with 95–99% accuracy. Despite limited reference data, the design was successfully validated by the client against their physical robot.
The Brokk 70 reverse engineering engagement recreated a heavy demolition robot platform for a US client who required a highly accurate CAD model and bill of materials for retrofit and analysis. The challenge was limited source material — a physical unit at client site and sparse online references — which required disciplined measurement, inference and validation.
We combined on-site measurements provided by the client with photogrammetry and reference data mining. Key mechanical subassemblies were reconstructed in CAD, then iteratively refined against dimensional constraints observed in images and client feedback. Attention was paid to structural members, actuator mounting points and hydraulic/actuator interfaces to ensure functional parity. Where direct data was missing, conservative engineering estimates were applied and flagged for client review. Regular deliverables included intermediate models, interference checks, and a final validation pass performed by the client on their physical unit.
The client validated 95–99% dimensional and assembly accuracy against the physical Brokk 70, enabling them to proceed with retrofit plans, spare-parts sourcing and systems integration without needing full OEM documentation. The project demonstrated our capability to deliver high-confidence reverse engineering outcomes under data-sparse conditions.
