TROY — The city of Troy is purchasing a Tiny Mobile Robot — a device for line-painting athletic fields and restriping parking lots.

The City Council unanimously approved the purchase at its meeting Sept. 29. The specific model is the Tiny Line Marker Pro X, made by TinyMobileRobots US, based in Kennesaw, Ga.

The cost is nearly $37,900 and includes the device, accessories, an annual subscription and an extended five-year warranty.

In a typical 36-week season, the Troy Department of Public Works maintains 39 athletic fields across the city, which includes 14 baseball/softball fields, 23 soccer fields and two practice football fields. Each field requires weekly line painting and setup to ensure safety and compliance with league standards.

If done manually, the work can be labor intensive,

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