Overcoming Big Data Bottlenecks in Modern Robotics

Data is the new oil... but unrefined, it's worthless

In robotics, data is ubiquitous. Every robot, every sensor, every movement produces a flood of information: LiDAR point clouds, camera streams, telemetry logs, GPS coordinates. This data holds enormous potential, but in its raw form, it is largely unusable.

It's the digital equivalent of crude oil: valuable, but unusable without the tools to refine, structure and visualize it. Teams generate large volumes of signals, but much of it ends up in cold storage, untouched, unexamined, and inaccessible without technical expertise.

From blind data to smart visibility

At Heex Technologies, we believe visualization is the missing link in robotics data workflows. Rather than working through folders full of logs and ROS bags, Heex offers a smart interface to:

• Filter and extract relevant data
• Contextualize it with metadata (timestamp, GPS, tags)
• Visualize it in a clear, interactive format

What was once chaotic and unreadable becomes accessible, navigable and collaborative. With this visibility, teams can more easily diagnose issues, validate behaviors, train AI, and align across QA, PM, and Ops.

The real cost of unusable data

"More data = better results" only works if the data is usable. Without structure or visualization, the challenges multiply:

• Slow debugging cycles

Teams spend significant time reviewing logs to identify key events.

• Blocked iteration

Development is delayed when data is difficult to review or share.

• Silos between teams

Access limited to engineers leads to misalignment with QA, PM, and support teams.

• High storage usage, low utilization

Storing everything "just in case" leads to large volumes of data being unused.

Without the right tools, data becomes a burden instead of a strategic asset.

Heex Technologies: Making data truly usable

Heex transforms robotic data into usable insights through smart filtering, metadata enrichment and intuitive visualization.

• Smart filtering

The platform captures only what matters: events like sudden stops, obstacle detections, or specific operating conditions.

• Metadata enrichment

Captured data is tagged with timestamps, robot ID, and operational context—making it easier to search and compare.

• A shared workspace

With synchronized playback, smart filters, and shareable links, Heex enables collaboration across engineering and operational teams.

• Flexible integration

Heex is compatible with ROS, .bag, .mcap, video formats, and integrates with S3, APIs and other tools to support varied workflows.

Benefits observed by robotics teams

• Faster access to relevant data through contextual filtering
• Easier collaboration via a unified interface
• Reduced storage needs by focusing on essential information
• Improved visibility across teams

How it works: A peek behind the curtain

1. Smart capture

Heex listens for predefined events and captures data around them—reducing the need for continuous full-stream recording.

2. Enrichment

Each segment is enriched with metadata and organized for future search and comparison.

3. Visualization

A visual workspace allows playback and inspection of synchronized sensor data without command-line tools.

4. Integration

Heex works within existing cloud and robotics pipelines, from development to deployment environments.

Heex helps robotics teams unlock the value of their data. By enabling visibility and accessibility, the platform turns previously complex datasets into actionable insights for more efficient and collaborative development.