SR-01 robotic system operating in tree canopy
SR-01 - Field Unit - Serpent Robotics
The Solution

A robot that climbs
so your crew doesn't have to.

SR-01 is a rope-climbing robotic system, teleoperated by your arborist from the ground at all times. Your crew rigs the line, your ground operator controls SR-01 via a controller, and the cuts happen at height - with no one on the rope.

  • Your arborist operates SR-01 from the ground at all times - full control, no one on the rope for the dangerous cuts.
  • Accept more jobs. Stop turning down higher-risk removals because you can't staff them safely.
  • Reduce fatigue per job - crews finish sharper, work safer, and turn over more sites per week.
  • Document every operation - on-board telemetry gives you records for operational review.
How It Works

Four steps. No climber in the canopy.

STEP 01

Rig

Your crew throws a standard arborist line over the target limb - the same rigging process you use today.

STEP 02

Attach

Clip SR-01 onto the line from the ground and hand control to your ground operator via the controller - no climbing required.

STEP 03

Operate

Your arborist operates SR-01 from the ground via a controller - controlling movement, positioning, and every cut in real time.

STEP 04

Retrieve

Your operator brings SR-01 back down via the ground controller. Unclip, repack, and move to the next position or the next job.

Hardware Detail

Built for the conditions you work in.

SR-01 rope-gripping claw mechanism render
SR-01 - Rope Grip Mechanism - Serpent Robotics
Rope Grip Mechanism

The grip that makes it possible

SR-01's rope-gripping claw locks onto standard arborist lines under full load. It self-centres as it ascends, maintaining grip through uneven limb angles and dynamic cutting forces - no adjustment needed from below.

Ground Control Interface

Full control from the ground, at all times

Your arborist operates SR-01 via a ground controller - controlling ascent speed, positioning, and every cut in real time. No one goes up. No compromises on precision or situational awareness.

Arborist operating SR-01 from the ground via a controller
SR-01 - Ground Control Interface - Serpent Robotics
Why Crews Choose SR-01

Real outcomes. Measurable results.

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Climbers required for high canopy cuts

Crew safety

SR-01 is designed to reduce the need for a human in the highest-risk canopy positions, especially on dead or compromised limbs. Your climbers supervise from the ground. Incident risk drops. Workers' comp exposure drops. Your best people go home every night.

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More sites completed per week (pilot data pending)

Crew speed

Less time rigging for human entry. Less rest time mid-job. Less repositioning delay. Crews move faster because they're not fatigued from multiple ascents - and SR-01 can be repositioned in minutes, not an hour.

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Revenue from jobs you previously declined

Job acceptance

Stop leaving high-value jobs on the table. Dead trees near structures, steep access, over-structure work - these are your highest-margin jobs and you've been turning them down. SR-01 changes what your crew can say yes to.

Specifications

SR-01 technical specs

Pilot data is still under review. We�ll share full verified specs directly on request.

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What arborists are saying

From the people who do this work.

"Looking very much forward to see what you all are able to accomplish. I don't want to appear overly eager but having buried two friends in this industry and many others nearly so, I know this is a device that is long overdue."

- Erik Sveum - ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, Utility Specialist, and TCIA CTSP

"Urban forestry (tree work) is hazardous work and doing that work, climbing trees, is constantly figuring out how to get the job done while mitigating hazards from a very exposed position aloft in the tree."

- Peter Fixler - Paul W. Meyer Chief Arborist of the Morris Arboretum of University of Pennsylvania
SR-01 full system render - rope-climbing robotic platform
SR-01 - Full System Render - Serpent Robotics
Early pilot program

Join the first cohort.

Free
First 2 days

SR-01 pilot sessions may begin with a no-charge evaluation period, subject to pilot terms.

$300
Per week after that

Continuation is week-to-week under pilot terms.

Every pilot includes
  • Dedicated Serpent crew for on-site setup and go-live support
  • On-site crew training - no prior robotics experience required
  • Productivity and safety metrics tracked across your real jobs
  • Direct line to the engineering team throughout the pilot
  • Priority access to production units at pilot participant pricing
Request a Demo

Takes 2 minutes - Response within 48 hours

FAQ

Common questions from crews and owners.

We've heard the objections. Here are straight answers - no marketing spin. If your question isn't here, reach out directly.

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Limited pilot slots

Stop leaving
dangerous jobs on the table.

Join the early cohort of commercial arborist companies piloting SR-01. You measure the results. You decide if it fits your operation.