Drilly - mobile drilling robot
Robot arm on a scissor-lift-compatible frame that drills ceiling holes for light fixtures, aligned by line laser and vision
Price on request
Maker status: Pivoted.
At a glance
Specifications
| Work rate | >500 holes in one workday |
|---|---|
| Tools | Dust collection up to 10 kg in tests |
| Other | >30,000 holes on >25 sites (2013-2018); ~30 min setup |
What it does
Overhead ceiling drilling
Where it works
About the maker
- Company
- nLink
- Based in
- Sogndal, Norway
- Status
- Pivoted
- Sold in
- Not found on the maker's site
- Rental or as a service
- Not found
Facts from the maker’s own website (nlinkrobotics.com), last checked 2026-10-30.
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Buyer’s guide: drilling robots
How they work
The robot drives to each point from the BIM model, positions itself with a total station and drills, often with dust extraction.
What to check before buying
- Holes per hour and accuracy
- Drilling height and materials
- Sold or rented, and with what support