QField

QField is an open-source mobile GIS application that extends QGIS functionality to field data collection on Android, iOS, and macOS devices. When paired with RoboDot Touch RTK GNSS receiver, QField delivers centimeter-level positioning accuracy through TCP connectivity, enabling precise geospatial data capture for professional applications. This integration makes high-precision mapping accessible and efficient, with RoboDot providing real-time kinematic positioning while QField offers intuitive data collection interfaces and seamless synchronization between field and office environments.

Setup

The QField device must be on the same network as the RoboDot for this connection to work.

1. Setup RoboDot to boot as a Rover

2. Connect RoboDot as a Station to a Wi-Fi hotspot and connect to correction source.

3. Enable RoboDot TCP server in the Web UI settings page or touch screen settings.

4. In QField , configure the positioning device:

   • Under Settings, Positioning

   • Use RoboDot IP displayed on the screen

   • Use Port 1000