1.What best describes your current role?

CRM archaeologist

Academic / research archaeologist

Field technician

Crew chief / supervisor

Lab specialist

Student

Other (please specify)

2.Which tools do you currently use for field documentation?

Paper notebook and pen

Phone camera

Voice memos / audio recorder

ArcGIS Field Maps / Collector

Trimble, total station, or similar survey equipment

Other (please specify)

3.Based on your experience, what are the weaknesses of ArcGIS for archaeological fieldwork?
(Only answer if you use ArchGIS)

Steep learning curve

Complex or cluttered interface

Slow performance with large datasets

Unclear or unhelpful error messages

Key features require additional licenses

Other (please specify)

None of the above

4.After reading the description below, what do you see as the potential risks of StitchBot?


StitchBot description (for reference):
A rugged, hands-free field system that captures voice notes, photos, and GPS data simultaneously to create a single, trusted excavation record. Designed to work offline, reduce post-field data cleanup, and preserve archaeological context from excavation through lab work and museum storytelling.

Hardware durability in harsh field conditions

Voice capture accuracy in noisy environments

Slow adoption in conservative or compliance-driven research settings

Need to integrate with existing GIS and museum systems

Hardware-based model may complicate scaling or cost recovery

Other (please specify)

None of the above

5.How would StitchBot most likely fit into your workflow?

Could replace most paper-based field notes

Would significantly reduce documentation and cleanup time

Would complement existing tools, not replace them

Unlikely to change my current workflow

Other (please specify)

6.What features, improvements, or add-ons would make StitchBot more useful to you?