Technology for underground mining

Robots that operate where people cannot reach

At Isagoge we develop robotic systems that automate the inspection of hard-to-reach mining boreholes. We collapse the process: fewer steps, fewer risks.
Conceptual rendering of Isagoge's climbing robot inside a borehole
Conceptual rendering of the product.
What we do

A climbing robot for borehole inspection

Today borehole inspection is carried out manually, exposing workers to risks that have led to production halts. We are developing an autonomous robot that travels through the borehole, measures its deviation and delivers the results to the supervisor.

Safety first

Zero operator exposure during inspection.

End-to-end solution

A single robot, with no intermediate platforms.

In-house development

Mechanics, electronics and software built by our team.

Alongside the industry

In development and validation with mining industry players.

Why we do it

At Isagoge we believe no one should have to risk their life for the sake of the operation.

Through the technology we develop, we aim to set a new standard that ensures safety, efficiency and continuity in the production process.
Our journey

Five years developing autonomous systems together

We met at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, developing autonomous vehicles in the Caleuche UC robotics team. In 2025 we decided to bring that experience to mining and founded Isagoge.
  1. 2021 — 2024
    Caleuche UC team

    We built autonomous vehicles and competed in the Maritime RobotX Challenge 2022 and 2024, putting Chile on the international podium.

  2. Nov 2025
    Isagoge is born

    We founded the company with a clear focus: automating borehole inspection in underground mining.

  3. Jun 2026
    DII UC Prototyping Fund

    We were awarded the prototyping fund of UC's Research and Innovation Directorate (DII).

  4. Aug 2026
    Brain Chile Bootcamp

    We took part in the Brain Chile Bootcamp, the program through which we joined the official portfolio of the UC Innovation Center.

  5. Today
    Aplica tu Idea

    We are currently taking part as finalists in Fundación Copec UC's “Aplica tu Idea” program.

  6. Feb 2027Upcoming
    The Bridge Emprendimiento

    We were selected for The Bridge Emprendimiento, an acceleration program to be held in Boston, US.

We are part of the innovation ecosystem of

Centro Nacional de Pilotaje
UC Innovation Center
Brain Chile
Fundación Copec UC
Founding team

The team behind Isagoge

Mechanical, mechatronic and software engineering for safer, more efficient underground mining.
Martita I. Browne S.
CEO & Co-Founder
Martita I. Browne S.

Mechanical Engineer, UC · Specialisation in Design and Innovation · MSc (c) in Mechanical Engineering

Leads strategy and business development, combining engineering design and user-centred innovation with experience in innovation consulting at Binomial Consulting (Singapore) and R&D for mining sites at Cabo de Hornos.

Cristian M. Nova S.
CTO & Co-Founder
Cristian M. Nova S.

Computer Science Engineer, UC · Robotics and Automation

Leads product development, combining expertise in robotics, automation, software engineering and artificial intelligence. Builds cutting-edge solutions drawing on experience in the startup ecosystem, working as a developer at 2IT and in R&D at Levita Magnetics.

Cristián E. López R.
COO & Co-Founder
Cristián E. López R.

Mechanical Engineer, UC · Mechatronics

Leads Isagoge's internal management and coordination and is the point of contact for clients. Currently coordinates projects at the Centro Nacional de Pilotaje, supporting the rollout of new technologies at mining sites across Chile.

Contact us

Let's talk

If you work in mining, research or innovation and want to know more about what we are building, write to us. We would love to hear from you.