Robotics for Construction Trades contains 28 companies across
10 categories.
Companies building robots that perform physical trade work directly on construction sites. The landscape covers robots used by crews to execute jobs, not software-only tools or off-site fabrication.
Earthworks & Site Preparation
Robots that excavate soil, grade ground or compact surfaces on construction sites.
Gravis Robotics
Website: gravisrobotics.com
Gravis Robotics retrofits construction machines with AI-powered autonomy, turning earthmoving equipment into autonomous robots for safer, more productive excavation and site work.
Category: Earthworks & Site Preparation.
Funding stage: Series A.
Founded: 2022.
Country: Switzerland.
Employees: 51-200.
Landscape fit: Autonomous excavator retrofits perform earthmoving on construction sites.
Funding rounds
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Series A
announced 2026-08-17
: 200000000 USD
; investors: SoftBank
; source: tech.eu
; https://tech.eu/2026/08/17/softbank-invests-200m-in-swiss-robotics-startup-gravis-robotics/
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Series A
announced 2025-11-01
: 23000000 USD
; investors: IQ Capital, Zacua Ventures, Pear VC, Imad Ventures, Holcim, Sunna Ventures, Armada Investment AG
; source: Gravis Robotics press release
; https://www.gravisrobotics.com/press-release
Company timeline
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2026-11-05:
Five active roles listed on Gravis careers board
(hr)
. Gravis's careers board listed five active roles with application paths, including roles in engineering and field robotics.
Source: Gravis Robotics jobs board.
https://jobs.lever.co/gravisrobotics
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2026-08-17:
Gravis Robotics raises $200M from SoftBank
(funding)
. SoftBank invested $200 million in Gravis Robotics in a Series A round. The company said it will use the funding to scale autonomous heavy machinery globally.
Source: tech.eu.
https://tech.eu/2026/08/17/softbank-invests-200m-in-swiss-robotics-startup-gravis-robotics/
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2026-08-01:
Gravis systems operating at dozens of commercial construction sites
(gtm)
. ETH Zurich reported that Gravis systems were in use at dozens of commercial construction sites, evidence of commercial deployment at scale.
Source: ETH Zurich.
https://www.ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/eth-news/news/2026/08/200-million-for-autonomous-excavators.html
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2026-07-11:
Hiring cluster across core engineering functions
(hr)
. Gravis posted that it is hiring in field engineering, autonomy, software, and safety & compliance, with full-time and internship roles on-site in Zurich and Austin roles opening soon.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn company page.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gravisrobotics_open-positions-at-gravis-robotics-activity-7472943155672231937-IvvQ
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2026-07-01:
Current careers page shows open mechanical roles
(hr)
. The careers page currently lists a Mechanical Design Engineer opening and Mechanical Engineering Internship openings in Zurich.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: Gravis Robotics careers page.
https://www.gravisrobotics.com/careers
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2026-03-04:
U.S. expansion and Copilot debut at CONEXPO
(gtm)
. Gravis entered the U.S. market at CONEXPO 2026 with live demos alongside Develon and Hitachi and launched Copilot, an autonomy-ready machine-guidance product aimed at immediate operator productivity. ([futurride.com](https://futurride.com/2026/03/03/gravis-robotics-expands-off-road-physical-ai-to-u-s-debuts-copilot/))
Source: Futurride / Gravis Robotics.
https://futurride.com/2026/03/03/gravis-robotics-expands-off-road-physical-ai-to-u-s-debuts-copilot/
Bedrock Robotics
Website: bedrockrobotics.com
Bedrock Robotics retrofits construction equipment with autonomy systems so it can perform earthmoving work without an operator in the cab.
Category: Earthworks & Site Preparation.
Funding stage: Series C.
Founded: 2024.
Country: United States.
Employees: 51-200.
Landscape fit: Its autonomous systems enable excavators and other heavy equipment to dig and move earth on construction sites. ([bedrockrobotics.com](https://bedrockrobotics.com/about?utm_source=openai))
Funding rounds
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Series C
announced 2026-10-01
: 600000000 USD
; investors: CapitalG, Emergence Capital, US Innovative Technology Fund, Bessemer Venture Partners, Temasek, 8VC, Georgian, Valor Equity Partners, Xora, Eclipse, Perry Creek Capital, NVIDIA
; source: Bedrock Robotics via GlobeNewswire
; https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/26/3388197/0/en/bedrock-robotics-raises-600-million-series-c-to-scale-autonomous-construction-equipment-across-u-s-sites.html
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Series B
announced 2026-02-01
: 270000000 USD
; investors: CapitalG, Valor Atreides AI Fund, Xora, 8VC, Eclipse, Emergence Capital, Perry Creek Capital, NVentures, Tishman Speyer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Georgian, Incharge Capital, C4 Ventures
; source: Bedrock Robotics via PR Newswire
; https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bedrock-robotics-raises-270-million-in-series-b-funding-to-accelerate-the-future-of-autonomous-construction-302679014.html
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Seed and Series A
announced 2025-07-01
: 80000000 USD
; investors: Eclipse, 8VC
; source: Bedrock Robotics via PR Newswire
; https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bedrock-robotics-emerges-from-stealth-with-80m-in-funding-for-autonomous-construction-technology-302506159.html
Company timeline
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2026-10-01:
Bedrock advertises Software Engineer, Fleet Platform role
(hr)
. Bedrock posted a Software Engineer, Fleet Platform role focused on systems supporting machine provisioning, deployment, monitoring, and fleet operations. The evidence does not confirm the posting's current application status.
Source: Bedrock Robotics via Ashby.
https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/bedrock-robotics/cbcf15d7-6f14-4270-b726-3bfa90242fc5
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2026-10-01:
Haydon deploys Bedrock technology at a Texas site
(gtm)
. Bedrock reported that Haydon had deployed its technology at a remote Texas site for autonomous earthwork. Haydon said it planned to expand use across building and heavy civil projects.
Source: Bedrock Robotics via GlobeNewswire.
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/26/3388197/0/en/bedrock-robotics-raises-600-million-series-c-to-scale-autonomous-construction-equipment-across-u-s-sites.html
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2026-10-01:
Series C
(funding)
. Amount: USD 600M. Investors: CapitalG, Emergence Capital, US Innovative Technology Fund, Bessemer Venture Partners, Temasek, 8VC, Georgian, Valor Equity Partners, Xora, Eclipse, Perry Creek Capital, NVIDIA
Source: Bedrock Robotics via GlobeNewswire.
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/26/3388197/0/en/bedrock-robotics-raises-600-million-series-c-to-scale-autonomous-construction-equipment-across-u-s-sites.html
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2026-10-01:
Amy Jones Satrom joins as vice president of operations
(hr)
. TechCrunch reported that Amy Jones Satrom, formerly of Amazon, Nuro, and Uber, joined Bedrock Robotics as vice president of operations.
Source: TechCrunch.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/26/this-startups-self-driving-excavators-help-dig-up-600m-in-new-funding
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2026-08-01:
Bedrock advertises Controls and Robot Learning Engineer role
(hr)
. Bedrock posted a Controls and Robot Learning Engineer role focused on components of its onboard and offboard autonomy system. The evidence does not confirm the posting's current application status.
Source: Bedrock Robotics via Ashby.
https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/bedrock-robotics/97d8761f-3238-4f1d-8893-cdff3d1cc954
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2026-08-01:
Bedrock reports paid autonomous work at customer sites
(gtm)
. Bedrock said its excavators were performing paid work on live customer sites, including projects with Sundt Construction, Champion Site Prep, and Zachry Construction Corporation.
Source: Bedrock Robotics via GlobeNewswire.
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/08/17/3346247/0/en/bedrock-robotics-launches-first-fully-autonomous-excavator-deployments-on-critical-u-s-infrastructure-projects.html
Built Robotics
Website: builtrobotics.com
Built Robotics equips construction machinery with autonomous systems for earthmoving and infrastructure work.
Category: Earthworks & Site Preparation.
Funding stage: Series C.
Founded: 2016.
Country: United States.
Employees: 11-50.
Landscape fit: Its robots excavate trenches and grade construction sites, directly matching the earthworks and site preparation category.
Funding rounds
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ARENA Solar Sunshot Round 2 project grant
announced 2026-10-01
: 13270000 AUD
; investors: Australian Renewable Energy Agency
; source: Australian Renewable Energy Agency
; https://arena.gov.au/projects/built-robotics-solar-piling-robot-manufacturing-scale-up
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Series C
announced 2022-04-01
: 64000000 USD
; investors: Tiger Global, NEA, Founders Fund, Fifth Wall, Building Ventures
; source: Built Robotics
; https://www.builtrobotics.com/press/built-robotics-raises-64m-to-transform-excavators-into-robots
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Series B
announced 2021-03-01
: 33000000 USD
; investors: Next47, Building Ventures, Founders Fund, Presidio Ventures, Lemnos, NEA
; source: Built Robotics
; https://www.builtrobotics.com/press/built-robotics-raises-33m-for-its-self-driving-construction-equipment
Company timeline
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2026-11-01:
Built listed six open roles
(hr)
. Built Robotics' careers page listed six active roles with application paths.
Source: Built Robotics.
https://www.builtrobotics.com/careers/openings
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2026-10-01:
Arena solar sunshot round 2 project grant
(funding)
. Amount: AUD 13.27M. Investors: Australian Renewable Energy Agency
Source: Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
https://arena.gov.au/projects/built-robotics-solar-piling-robot-manufacturing-scale-up
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2026-07-01:
Built robots operated at Louisiana solar site
(gtm)
. Built cofounder and CEO Noah Ready-Campbell said the company's robots were driving piles for solar infrastructure tied to Meta's Hyperion data center in Louisiana. He reported approximately 1,000 steel piles driven per day at the site.
Source: Business Insider via AOL.
https://www.aol.com/articles/autonomous-construction-bots-building-solar-150001000.html
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2025-09-01:
Blattner selected Built's autonomous pile drivers
(gtm)
. Blattner announced it would use Built Robotics' autonomous pile-driving robots on solar installations.
Source: Built Robotics.
https://www.builtrobotics.com/press/blattner-picks-autonomous-pile-drivers-from-built-robotics-for-solar-projects
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2025-05-01:
Gen 2 RPD 35 development and testing concluded
(product)
. Built Robotics completed development and testing of the second generation RPD 35 in May 2025.
Source: Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
https://arena.gov.au/assets/2025/07/built-robotics-australian-robotic-piling-deployment-for-large-scale-solar-lesson-learnt-report-2.pdf
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2023-01-01:
Built Robotics announces agreement to acquire Roin Technologies
(acquisition)
. Built Robotics announced its acquisition of Roin Technologies, whose automated construction technologies would be integrated into Built's systems.. Acquired company: Roin Technologies. Status: announced
Source: PR Newswire, release issued by Built Robotics.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/built-robotics-acquires-y-combinator-backed-roin-technologies-to-expand-beyond-autonomous-earthmoving-301729257.html
Concrete & Reinforcement
Robots that print concrete structures on site, tie reinforcing steel or finish poured concrete.
COBOD International
Website: cobod.com
COBOD builds large scale 3D construction printers that automate concrete building work on site.
Category: Concrete & Reinforcement.
Founded: 2017.
Country: Denmark.
Employees: 51-200.
Landscape fit: Large robotic printers deposit concrete to construct structures directly on job sites.
Funding rounds
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Strategic investment
announced 2022-10-01
; investors: Holcim
; source: COBOD International
; https://cobod.com/holcim-invests-in-3d-construction-printing-leader-cobod
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Strategic investment
announced 2022-07-01
; investors: CEMEX Ventures
; source: COBOD International
; https://cobod.com/cemex-invests-in-cobod
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Minority investment
announced 2022-05-01
; investors: GE Renewable Energy
; source: COBOD International
; https://cobod.com/ge-investment
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Minority investment
announced 2018-10-01
; investors: PERI
; source: COBOD International
; https://cobod.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/press-release-peri-acquires-minority-stake-in-3d-construction-printing-company-cobod.pdf
Company timeline
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2026-09-02:
36-unit Holstebro housing project completed and occupied
(gtm)
. 3DCP Group completed the six-building Skovsporet project in Holstebro, Denmark, using COBOD BOD3 printing equipment for NordVestBO. First residents moved into the 36 apartments. This follows the previously recorded 2025 completion of the printing phase, not a duplicate of that milestone.
Source: COBOD.
https://cobod.com/europes-largest-3d-printed-project-completed-below-denmarks-social-housing-cost-cap/
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2026-08-05:
Matthäi established 3D-printing division after COBOD-powered headquarters project
(gtm)
. Matthäi Schlüsselfertigbau created a construction 3D-printing division following completion of its 364 m² headquarters using COBOD BOD2 equipment in Selsingen, Germany. PERI 3D Construction supported printing; this is evidence of customer adoption and capability expansion.
Source: COBOD.
https://cobod.com/german-construction-giant-launches-3d-printing-division-after-printing-its-own-headquarters/
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2026-06-17:
Havelar delivered 500 m² public building with COBOD printer
(gtm)
. Havelar delivered a 500 m² recycling centre office in Matosinhos, Portugal, using a COBOD BOD2 printer; the printing phase took nine days with a four-person crew, according to COBOD. Customer deployment, not direct COBOD construction.
Source: COBOD.
https://cobod.com/large-portuguese-public-building-3d-printed-in-record-9-days-on-budget-using-cobod-technology/
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2026-04-29:
PERI completed 12-apartment Bezannes project using COBOD printer
(gtm)
. PERI 3D Construction completed ViliaSprint² in Bezannes, France, a three-storey 12-apartment social housing building with 800 m² of living space using a COBOD BOD2 construction printer. This was a customer's project, not a COBOD-owned construction project.
Source: COBOD.
https://cobod.com/europes-largest-3d-printed-apartment-building-completed-three-months-faster-than-conventional-construction/
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2025-11-01:
COBOD printer used for a government approved two story house in Japan
(gtm)
. Kizuki Co., Ltd., working with ONOCOM, completed a two story reinforced concrete house in Japan that received approval under the country's seismic requirements. COBOD says Kizuki owned and operated the printer and carried out the on site printing and construction work.
Source: COBOD International.
https://cobod.com/japans-first-2-story-3d-printed-house-obtains-the-governments-seismic-approval
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2025-10-01:
COBOD printer used for a 36 apartment housing project in Denmark
(gtm)
. 3DCP Group completed the printing phase for 36 student apartments in Holstebro using a COBOD BOD3 printer for NordVestBo.
Source: COBOD International.
https://cobod.com/press/?e-page-64e8b16=2
Advanced Construction Robotics
Website: constructionrobots.com
Advanced Construction Robotics builds jobsite robots that automate reinforcing steel work, including tying rebar intersections and placing rebar.
Category: Concrete & Reinforcement.
Founded: 2016.
Country: United States.
Employees: 11-50.
Landscape fit: Its TyBOT robot ties reinforcing steel on site, while IronBOT handles and places rebar, directly matching the category’s reinforcement focus.
Funding rounds
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note round
announced 2017-12-01
: 4000000 USD
; investors: Grouse Ridge Capital
; source: University of Maryland thesis
; https://api.drum.lib.umd.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/7aa4d98e-b35d-4e37-8a41-e052bcaae57a/content
Company timeline
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2026-09-01:
TyBOT and IronBOT used on Oakvale Bridge rebar installation
(gtm)
. Advanced Construction Robotics reports that Brayman Construction used TyBOT and IronBOT on the Oakvale Bridge project in September 2026. TyBOT completed 29,316 ties and IronBOT placed 159,826 pounds of rebar. This is a documented jobsite project, not evidence of recurring contracts.
Source: Advanced Construction Robotics.
https://constructionrobots.com/news/oakvale-bridge
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2026-01-01:
ACR offered TyBOT 3.0 through direct equipment sales with published prices
(gtm)
. ACR added direct purchase to TyBOT’s previous Robot as a Service offering and published prices of $425,500 for a configuration up to 64 feet wide and $455,500 for one expandable to 117 feet. These are company-announced equipment prices, not reported revenue.
Source: Advanced Construction Robotics.
https://www.constructionrobots.com/news/advanced-construction-robotics-announces-tybot-r-the-rebar-tying-robot-is-now-available-for-purchase-to-meet-the-growing-demand-in-the-construction-industry
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2026-01-01:
TyBOT 3.0 became available for direct purchase
(product)
. ACR announced that TyBOT 3.0 could be purchased directly, in addition to its prior Robot as a Service model. The announcement listed starting prices of $425,500 for configurations up to 64 feet wide and $455,500 for a configuration expandable to 117 feet.
Source: Advanced Construction Robotics.
https://www.constructionrobots.com/news/advanced-construction-robotics-announces-tybot-r-the-rebar-tying-robot-is-now-available-for-purchase-to-meet-the-growing-demand-in-the-construction-industry
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2023-05-01:
TyBOT completed its first Wisconsin project
(gtm)
. Advanced Construction Robotics reported that TyBOT augmented MKE Iron Erectors' crew on a bridge project in Columbia County, completing 17,823 ties in two shifts. The company identified MKE as a new customer.
Source: Construction Equipment.
https://www.constructionequipment.com/technology/news/33005796/robot-ties-rebar-on-bridge-deck
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2021-05-01:
Danielle Proctor appointed CEO
(hr)
. Advanced Construction Robotics appointed Danielle Proctor chief executive officer on May 25, 2021. She took day-to-day leadership of the company's business operations.
Source: Advanced Construction Robotics.
https://constructionrobots.com/news/advanced-construction-robotics-names-danielle-proctor-as-chief-executive-officer
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2017-12-01:
Note round
(funding)
. Amount: USD 4M. Investors: Grouse Ridge Capital
Source: University of Maryland thesis.
https://api.drum.lib.umd.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/7aa4d98e-b35d-4e37-8a41-e052bcaae57a/content
Spacer Robotics
Website: spacerrobotics.ai
Spacer Robotics builds autonomous construction robots, starting with GRID, a mobile robot that ties reinforcing steel on commercial job sites.
Category: Concrete & Reinforcement.
Funding stage: Seed.
Founded: 2025.
Country: United States.
Employees: 2-10.
Landscape fit: GRID autonomously ties reinforcing steel on site, directly matching the category’s focus on robots that automate reinforcement work.
Company timeline
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2026-10-01:
Engineering team hiring cluster
(hr)
. Built In listed four active Spacer Robotics engineering openings, spanning robotics software, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, and an internship.
Source: Built In.
https://builtin.com/company/spacer-robotics-inc/jobs
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2026-04-01:
GRID pilot launched with Teamwrkx Construction
(gtm)
. A report states that Spacer Robotics launched a GRID pilot with builder Teamwrkx Construction. It does not describe pilot results or commercial terms.
Source: The Infinite Loop by Nebius, republished by AOL.
https://www.aol.com/articles/robots-build-colonies-mars-already-183502821.html
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2026-01-01:
Spacer Robotics exhibited at World of Concrete
(gtm)
. Spacer Robotics exhibited at World of Concrete 2026 and reported conversations with contractors and other teams exploring robotics for job sites. The post reports interest, not confirmed customers or deployments.
Source: Spacer Robotics on LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/spacer-robotics
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2025-09-11:
Spacer Robotics held its out-of-stealth public launch
(gtm)
. Spacer Robotics held an official launch event in San Francisco, featuring the first public reveal of its construction robot and its robotics roadmap. This is distinct from the later GRID announcement.
Source: Luma.
https://luma.com/spacer-robotics-launch
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2025-09-01:
GRID introduced as Spacer Robotics’ first construction robot
(product)
. Spacer Robotics introduced GRID as its first construction robot, designed to automate rebar tying.
Source: Spacer Robotics announcement via News by Wire.
https://newsbywire.com/?nbw-download=pdf&nbw-nonce=d4ed481fa3&nbw-post=65402
Apis Cor
Website: apis-cor.com
Apis Cor develops and deploys mobile robotic systems that print concrete building structures on site.
Category: Concrete & Reinforcement.
Founded: 2014.
Country: Russia.
Employees: 2-10.
Landscape fit: It directly fits the category because its robots print concrete structures on construction sites. ([apis-cor.com](https://apis-cor.com/?utm_source=openai))
Funding rounds
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Strategic investment
announced 2024-03-01
; investors: D.R. Horton
; source: PR Newswire (news provided by Apis Cor)
; https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/apis-cor-a-manufacturer-of-construction-3d-printing-robots-announces-strategic-investment-by-dr-horton-302084850.html
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Regulation Crowdfunding offering proceeds
announced 2024-01-01
: 619324 USD
; source: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing
; https://www.sec.gov/archives/edgar/data/1885037/000121465925006719/partii.htm
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Regulation Crowdfunding offering proceeds
announced 2023-01-01
: 1606208 USD
; source: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing
; https://www.sec.gov/archives/edgar/data/1885037/000121465925006719/partii.htm
Company timeline
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2025-11-01:
Apis Cor's 3D-printed Florida home becomes available for Airbnb stays
(gtm)
. A release dated November 18, 2025, reported that Apis Cor's prototype 3D-printed home became available for short-term stays on Airbnb, presenting the home as both a guest experience and a showroom. The source does not provide booking or revenue figures.
Source: Construction Owners.
https://www.constructionowners.com/press-release/floridas-first-3d-printed-home-debuts-on-airbnb
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2024-03-01:
Undisclosed strategic investment
(funding)
. Amount undisclosed. Investors: D.R. Horton
Source: PR Newswire (news provided by Apis Cor).
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/apis-cor-a-manufacturer-of-construction-3d-printing-robots-announces-strategic-investment-by-dr-horton-302084850.html
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2024-03-01:
D.R. Horton invests in Apis Cor
(gtm)
. D.R. Horton made a strategic investment in Apis Cor, and the companies described a potential multi-unit South Florida project contingent on finalizing Apis Cor's printed wall system.
Source: PR Newswire (news provided by Apis Cor).
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/apis-cor-a-manufacturer-of-construction-3d-printing-robots-announces-strategic-investment-by-dr-horton-302084850.html
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2024-01-01:
Regulation crowdfunding offering proceeds
(funding)
. Amount: USD 619.324K
Source: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
https://www.sec.gov/archives/edgar/data/1885037/000121465925006719/partii.htm
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2023-01-01:
Regulation crowdfunding offering proceeds
(funding)
. Amount: USD 1.606208M
Source: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
https://www.sec.gov/archives/edgar/data/1885037/000121465925006719/partii.htm
Masonry & Structural Assembly
Robots that lay bricks or assemble structural building elements on site.
Monumental
Website: monumental.co
Monumental is a robotics startup that builds AI-powered autonomous construction robots and software to automate on-site wall-building and related construction tasks.
Category: Masonry & Structural Assembly.
Funding stage: Series B.
Founded: 2021.
Country: Netherlands.
Employees: unknown.
Landscape fit: Robots lay bricks on construction sites while site teams supervise.
Funding rounds
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Series B
announced 2026-07-15
: 32000000 USD
; investors: Khosla Ventures, Plural, Hummingbird
; source: tech.eu
; https://tech.eu/2026/07/15/monumental-secures-32m-series-b-to-accelerate-construction-automation/
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Series A
announced 2024-02-01
: 25000000 USD
; investors: Plural, Hummingbird, Northzone, Foundamental, NP-Hard Ventures, Material Ventures, high-profile angel investors
; source: Monumental
; https://www.monumental.co/posts/announcing-our-25-million-fundraise
Company timeline
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2026-07-15:
Monumental raises $32M Series B
(funding)
. Monumental raised a $32 million Series B round led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from Plural and Hummingbird. The company said the funding will support team expansion, wider robot deployment across Europe and the UK, UK operations, broader construction capabilities, and planned US expansion.
Source: tech.eu.
https://tech.eu/2026/07/15/monumental-secures-32m-series-b-to-accelerate-construction-automation/
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2026-07-01:
Monumental reported more than 100 robot-built homes
(gtm)
. In a July 2026 company announcement, Monumental said its robots had built walls for more than 100 homes across the Netherlands and the UK. The company said nearly half of those homes were completed in the preceding three months.
Source: Monumental.
https://www.monumental.co/blog/we-raised-32-million-to-put-more
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2026-07-01:
Active hiring across deployment and engineering roles
(hr)
. Monumental’s careers page shows open roles including Robot Operator, Founding Robot Operator, UK, and Mechanical Engineer in Amsterdam.. Team size observed: About 70 employees employees.
Source: Monumental Jobs page.
https://www.monumental.co/jobs
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2025-07-01:
Formalized a partner-style UK entry motion
(gtm)
. Monumental launched a UK-specific page that describes the company as a construction partner, highlights transparent per-1,000-brick pricing, and invites interest in the first UK pilots.
Source: Monumental UK page.
https://www.monumental.co/uk
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2025-04-01:
Expanded from a single showcase wall to broader Dutch project proof
(gtm)
. By 2025 Monumental’s project portfolio showed repeated deployments across residential, commercial, care, hotel, and civic wall-building jobs in the Netherlands, suggesting the company was moving from pilot-style proof into a repeatable subcontractor motion.
Source: Monumental projects page.
https://www.monumental.co/projects
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2025-01-01:
UK pilot motion introduced
(product)
. Monumental’s UK page invites contractors to join the first pilots in the UK and presents the company as a construction partner with transparent per-brick-style pricing and Atrium-driven fleet orchestration.
Source: Monumental UK page.
https://www.monumental.co/uk
All3
Website: all3.com
All3 combines AI powered building design, robotic component manufacturing, and its Mantis robot for autonomous on site construction assembly.
Category: Masonry & Structural Assembly.
Funding stage: Seed.
Founded: 2023.
Country: United Kingdom.
Employees: 51-200.
Landscape fit: Mantis robot is developed for on-site assembly of building components.
Funding rounds
-
Strategic investment
announced 2026-09-01
; investors: WaVe-X
; source: All3
; https://all3.com/news/wave-x-invests-in-all3
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Seed
announced 2026-04-01
: 25000000 USD
; investors: RTP Global, SuperSeed, Begin Capital, s16vc, VNV Global
; source: All3
; https://all3.com/news/all3-raises-25-m-in-seed-funding-to-triple-productivity-in-the-construction-industry-through-robotics-and-ai
Company timeline
-
2026-11-01:
All3 listed 19 current job openings
(hr)
. All3's recruiting page displayed 19 current openings across construction operations, manufacturing, engineering, software, sales and other functions.
Source: All3 Job Openings.
https://all3.global.huntflow.io
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2026-10-01:
All3 unveiled the second generation of Mantis
(product)
. All3 introduced a redesigned electric construction robot designed to carry up to 100 kg while walking and climb stairs with its working arm attached. The company reported autonomous screw driving tests into eight of eight pilot holes at 0.5 mm tool-tip precision.
Source: All3.
https://all3.com/news/next-generation-mantis-revealed
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2026-09-01:
Undisclosed strategic investment
(funding)
. Amount undisclosed. Investors: WaVe-X
Source: All3.
https://all3.com/news/wave-x-invests-in-all3
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2026-08-20:
All3 received Innovate UK funding for multi-robot construction R&D
(product)
. Innovate UK awarded All3 funding for a 12-month research programme starting August 2026 to develop coordinated Mantis robot operations, autonomous battery handling and digital verification. This is funded development, not a deployed multi-robot commercial capability.
Source: All3.
https://all3.com/news/all3-awarded-grant-from-Innovate-UK
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2026-06-02:
All3 launched The Constructivist podcast
(gtm)
. All3 launched a fortnightly podcast hosted by Wulf von Borzyskowski, CEO of All3 Construction Germany, for conversations with developers, architects, policymakers and researchers about housing, construction and technology.
Source: All3.
https://all3.com/news/all3-launches-the-constructivist-podcast
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2026-04-01:
All3 reported more than 100,000 square metres of projects processed
(gtm)
. All3 said it had processed over 100,000 square metres of residential projects through its AI powered design software. The company said this supported a construction pipeline in Germany for 2026–2027.
Source: All3.
https://all3.com/news/all3-raises-25-m-in-seed-funding-to-triple-productivity-in-the-construction-industry-through-robotics-and-ai
FBR Limited
Website: fbr.com.au
FBR develops outdoor robots, including Hadrian, an automated system that lays bricks and builds structural walls on construction sites.
Category: Masonry & Structural Assembly.
Funding stage: Public.
Founded: 1999.
Country: Australia.
Employees: 51-200.
Landscape fit: Hadrian automates bricklaying on site to assemble structural walls, directly matching the masonry and structural assembly category.
Funding rounds
-
Equity capital raising
announced 2026-10-07
: 4000000 AUD
; source: FBR investor presentation
; https://investors.fbr.com.au/announcements/DGEO6x-fbr-corporate-presentation
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Convertible note raise
announced 2026-10-01
: 900000 AUD
; source: FBR Limited
; https://investors.fbr.com.au/announcements/odlayv-quarterly-activities-appendix-4c-cash-flow-report
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Two-tranche institutional placement
announced 2025-03-01
: 6300000 AUD
; investors: Sophisticated and professional investors, Fidelity International Limited
; source: Australian Takeovers Panel
; https://takeovers.gov.au/reasons-decisions/2025-atp-14
Company timeline
-
2026-10-07:
FBR completed approximately A$4M capital raising
(funding)
. FBR initially announced a A$1.5 million placement and an A$2.5 million share purchase plan in September 2026. Its October 2026 corporate presentation reported a completed A$4 million capital raise. This is distinct from the previously recorded A$900,000 convertible note and is not construction robotics revenue.
Source: FBR investor presentation.
https://investors.fbr.com.au/announcements/DGEO6x-fbr-corporate-presentation
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2026-10-01:
FBR demonstrates Mantis to Samsung Heavy Industries
(gtm)
. FBR demonstrated Mantis to Samsung Heavy Industries, a named industrial prospect.
Source: FBR Limited.
https://investors.fbr.com.au/announcements/njkpgz-fbr-demonstrates-mantis-to-samsung-heavy-industries
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2026-10-01:
FBR receives a deposit for its first Mantis unit
(gtm)
. FBR reported receiving a deposit under a binding purchase order for its first Mantis unit.
Source: FBR Limited.
https://investors.fbr.com.au/announcements/wad7rw-fbr-receives-deposit-for-mantis
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2026-10-01:
Hadrian H04 completes an Australian demonstration build
(product)
. FBR reported completion of a demonstration build in Australia using Hadrian H04, its current generation of the bricklaying robot.
Source: FBR Limited.
https://investors.fbr.com.au/announcements/knvwbx-fbr-completes-demonstration-build-with-hadrian-in-australia
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2026-10-01:
Convertible note raise
(funding)
. Amount: AUD 900K
Source: FBR Limited.
https://investors.fbr.com.au/announcements/odlayv-quarterly-activities-appendix-4c-cash-flow-report
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2026-03-01:
FBR signs a wall construction agreement with AMOVEO
(gtm)
. FBR secured a binding Wall as a Service offtake agreement with AMOVEO. The agreement specifies a work volume and value, providing direct evidence of contracted commercial activity.
Source: FBR Limited.
https://investors.fbr.com.au/announcements/agmnvp-fbr-secures-binding-waas-offtake-agreement
Construction Robotics
Website: construction-robotics.com
Construction Robotics builds jobsite equipment that helps construction crews lift and place heavy materials, including robotic masonry systems.
Category: Masonry & Structural Assembly.
Founded: 2007.
Country: United States.
Employees: 11-50.
Landscape fit: Its SAM masonry system assists with bricklaying on site, directly matching the category; the company also makes equipment for lifting and placing construction materials. ([construction-robotics.com](https://www.construction-robotics.com/))
Funding rounds
-
NSF SBIR Phase II grant
announced 2013-08-01
: 750000 USD
; investors: National Science Foundation
; source: U.S. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
; https://www.sbir.gov/awards/144202
Company timeline
-
2025-08-01:
MULE use expanded into solar work
(gtm)
. Co-founder and president Scott Peters said Construction Robotics had started lifting and installing solar panels with MULE equipment.
Source: Under the Hard Hat.
https://underthehardhat.org/ai-and-technology/construction-robotics-mule-interview
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2024-02-01:
MZ100 joined the MULE product line
(product)
. Construction Robotics introduced the MZ100 as a new addition to its MULE product family at World of Concrete 2024.
Source: Construction Robotics.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/construction-robotics_mule-mz-100-lp-activity-7153876770583179264-xujf
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2021-10-04:
County Materials joined the MULE dealer network
(gtm)
. County Materials and Construction Robotics announced a partnership to offer the MULE lift-assist through a rental program; Construction Robotics CEO Scott Peters said County Materials was being added to the MULE dealer network.
Source: County Materials Corporation.
https://www.countymaterials.com/news/county-materials-corporation-partners-with-construction-robotics-to-change-the-way-masons-build-with-the-mule-method
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2015-09-01:
Construction Robotics began selling its SAM bricklaying robot
(product)
. Commercial Observer reported that Construction Robotics began selling SAM after about eight years of development. The source’s September 2017 publication places the start of sales approximately two years earlier.
Source: Commercial Observer.
https://commercialobserver.com/2017/09/robots-are-coming-online-to-change-construction-forever
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2013-08-01:
Nsf sbir phase ii grant
(funding)
. Amount: USD 750K. Investors: National Science Foundation
Source: U.S. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR).
https://www.sbir.gov/awards/144202
Painting & Surface Finishing
Robots that paint walls, apply plaster or coatings, or sand building surfaces.
Les Companions
Website: lescompanions.com
Les Companions builds PACO, a collaborative painting robot that helps construction painters automate repetitive work on new build and renovation sites. ([lescompanions.com](https://lescompanions.com/))
Category: Painting & Surface Finishing.
Founded: 2018.
Country: France.
Employees: 2-10.
Landscape fit: PACO robot paints walls on construction sites.
Funding rounds
-
WiSEED crowdfunding loan in convertible bonds
announced 2025-11-01
: 580000 EUR
; investors: WiSEED crowdfunding investors
; source: Le Journal des Entreprises
; https://www.lejournaldesentreprises.com/article/la-start-up-les-companions-veut-lever-des-fonds-pour-soutenir-son-robot-peintre-2130759
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Strategic investment
announced 2025-05-01
: 100000 EUR
; investors: FFB-GESTES
; source: Batiweb
; https://www.batiweb.com/actualites/nouveaux-produits-du-btp/la-start-up-les-companions-lance-une-levee-de-fonds-46509
Company timeline
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2026-09-01:
PACO presented at BATIMAT
(gtm)
. Les Companions promoted PACO demonstrations at BATIMAT in Paris to construction and finishing businesses.
Source: Les Companions on LinkedIn.
https://fr.linkedin.com/company/les-companions
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2026-07-01:
PACO used on Shrewsbury Hospital project
(gtm)
. F&T-Terrix reported that PACO had recently been used with Les Companions on the Shrewsbury Hospital project for VINCI Building UK, with support from JCS Interiors.
Source: F&T-Terrix on LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ft-terrix_something-went-wrong-activity-7481690054487248897-hy6k
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2025-11-01:
Wiseed crowdfunding loan in convertible bonds
(funding)
. Amount: EUR 580K. Investors: WiSEED crowdfunding investors
Source: Le Journal des Entreprises.
https://www.lejournaldesentreprises.com/article/la-start-up-les-companions-veut-lever-des-fonds-pour-soutenir-son-robot-peintre-2130759
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2025-05-01:
Construction-site tests and contract discussions reported
(gtm)
. A May 2025 report said Les Companions had tested PACO with construction companies in France and Europe and that contract signatures were under negotiation. The report does not establish that any contract was signed.
Source: Batiweb.
https://www.batiweb.com/actualites/nouveaux-produits-du-btp/la-start-up-les-companions-lance-une-levee-de-fonds-46509
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2025-05-01:
PACO gains moving-paint capability
(product)
. Les Companions reported that PACO could paint while moving and that its software interface had been redesigned to make operation easier.
Source: Batiweb.
https://www.batiweb.com/actualites/nouveaux-produits-du-btp/la-start-up-les-companions-lance-une-levee-de-fonds-46509
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2025-05-01:
Strategic investment
(funding)
. Amount: EUR 100K. Investors: FFB-GESTES
Source: Batiweb.
https://www.batiweb.com/actualites/nouveaux-produits-du-btp/la-start-up-les-companions-lance-une-levee-de-fonds-46509
LAYERED
Website: layered.ch
LAYERED builds an autonomous construction robot that sprays protective coatings onto building surfaces.
Category: Painting & Surface Finishing.
Founded: 2024.
Country: Switzerland.
Employees: 8.
Landscape fit: Mobile robot applies plaster and protective coatings on construction sites.
Funding rounds
-
InnoBooster project grant
announced 2024-04-01
: 150000 CHF
; investors: Gebert Rüf Stiftung
; source: Gebert Rüf Stiftung
; https://www.grstiftung.ch/de/die-foerderung/portfolio~grs-009-24~.html
Company timeline
-
2026-10-01:
First robot deployment at Scale One
(gtm)
. LAYERED reported its first robot deployment at Scale One by Bouygues Construction in Chilly-Mazarin. The company described joint development and testing with Bouygues Construction R&D, not a sale.
Source: LAYERED on LinkedIn.
https://ch.linkedin.com/company/layeredconstruction
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2026-09-01:
Swiss commercial deployment phase begins
(gtm)
. Gebert Rüf Stiftung reports that LAYERED's commercial deployment phase in Switzerland began in September 2026 and that a first series of robots was in production. The source does not identify specific customers, orders, or revenue for this phase.
Source: Gebert Rüf Stiftung.
https://www.grstiftung.ch/de/die-foerderung/portfolio~grs-009-24~.html
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2026-06-01:
First French site deployment
(gtm)
. Gebert Rüf Stiftung reports paid proofs of concept with construction product manufacturers and a French general contractor, followed by LAYERED's first French site deployment in June 2026. The record does not quantify the paid work.
Source: Gebert Rüf Stiftung.
https://www.grstiftung.ch/de/die-foerderung/portfolio~grs-009-24~.html
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2026-02-01:
Advertised a lab manager and plastering specialist role
(hr)
. LAYERED advertised a full-time lab manager and plastering specialist role in Lupfig, supporting material testing, lab operations, robot preparation, and site deployments.
Source: LAYERED.
https://layered.ch/job/lab-manager-gipser-spezialist-baurobotik
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2026-02-01:
Robot demonstrated at Swissbau
(product)
. LAYERED co-founders Selen Ercan Jenny and Eliott Sounigo demonstrated the plastering robot at Swissbau. A reported measurement showed a deviation of ±2 mm across the surface.
Source: SMGV Applica.
https://www.smgv.ch/de/news-applica/verputzroboter-layered
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2025-10-01:
Robot deployed at two Swiss construction sites
(gtm)
. LAYERED deployed its robot at two live Swiss construction sites: Groupe Egli in Wangen bei Olten and Tip Top Gipsergeschäft AG in Egnach. The project record reports that the technology reached readiness level 7.
Source: Gebert Rüf Stiftung.
https://www.grstiftung.ch/de/die-foerderung/portfolio~grs-009-24~.html
Okibo
Website: okibo.com
Okibo builds autonomous construction robots that paint and finish walls and ceilings.
Category: Painting & Surface Finishing.
Funding stage: Seed.
Founded: 2018.
Country: Israel.
Employees: 11-50.
Landscape fit: Its robots spray paint and apply coatings to building surfaces, directly matching the painting and surface finishing category. ([okibo.com](https://okibo.com/?utm_source=openai))
Funding rounds
-
equity financing
announced 2024-03-28
: 7850000 USD
; investors: BitStone Capital, Shadow Ventures, Built in Tech, Saint-Gobain, Pi Labs, DAW
; source: BitStone Capital
; https://www.bitstone.capital/okibo-raises-7-85-million-in-equity-funding
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investment; round type unspecified
announced 2021-09-01
; investors: BuiltUp Ventures
; source: RoboticsTomorrow
; https://www.roboticstomorrow.com/news/2021/09/01/how-robotics-innovations-address-key-challenges-in-construction/17409
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pre-seed investment
announced 2021-08-01
; source: Mastt interview with Okibo co-founder Guy German
; https://www.mastt.com/blogs/okibo-how-smart-robotics-are-changing-our-industry
Company timeline
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2026-03-01:
Okibo partnered with AWF-AI for Southern U.S. deployments
(gtm)
. Okibo and Autonomous Workforce-AI Solutions announced a regional partnership starting with four robots for AWF-AI projects and contractor support.
Source: Okibo.
https://okibo.com/okibo-accelerates-southern-u-s-expansion-through-strategic-partnership-with-autonomous-workforce-ai-solutions-llc
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2026-03-01:
PCI ordered more Okibo robots under a national partnership
(gtm)
. PCI signed a national partnership with Okibo and ordered additional robots for projects across the United States.
Source: Walls & Ceilings.
https://www.wconline.com/articles/98198-okibo-and-pci-scale-construction-tech-with-new-robot-fleet
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2026-02-01:
Okibo made BLASTER coating technology commercially available
(product)
. Okibo announced commercial availability of BLASTER, a synchronized dual-gun spray system for EG7 and EG7+ robots.
Source: Okibo.
https://okibo.com/okibo-unleashes-blaster-technology-a-breakthrough-in-autonomous-high-speed-coating-for-the-construction-industry
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2025-12-01:
Okibo launched EG7+ in the U.S.
(product)
. Okibo announced the national U.S. launch of EG7+, a robot designed to sand, paint and perform Level 4 finishing on walls up to 24 feet high.
Source: Okibo.
https://okibo.com/okibo-announces-national-launch-of-eg7-robot-following-successful-premiere-at-hensel-phelps-innovation-day
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2025-07-01:
Okibo and PCI worked together on a Pennsylvania project
(gtm)
. Okibo announced a collaboration with Performance Contracting Inc. on a project in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, identified in supplied coverage as Netflix House.
Source: Okibo.
https://okibo.com/okibo-and-pci-team-up-on-king-of-prussia-pennsylvania-project
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2025-04-01:
Okibo opened its U.S. headquarters and launched EG7
(gtm)
. Okibo announced a U.S. headquarters in Englewood, New Jersey, and official U.S. availability for EG7.
Source: Okibo.
https://okibo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/okibo-launch-press-release-1.pdf
ConBotics
Website: conbotics.com
ConBotics develops construction robots that automate painting and other surface finishing work, starting with a robot for painting walls and ceilings.
Category: Painting & Surface Finishing.
Funding stage: Series A.
Founded: 2021.
Country: Germany.
Employees: 26.
Landscape fit: Its robots paint walls and ceilings, directly matching the category’s focus on robotic painting and surface finishing.
Funding rounds
-
Series A
announced 2025-04-01
; investors: Uzin Utz SE, Teambuild Construction Group, Follmann Chemie
; source: Triflex press release
; https://presse.presigno.de/wp-content/uploads/PI-Triflex_Expansion-ConBotics.pdf
Company timeline
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2025-06-01:
Painting robot enters the Singapore market
(gtm)
. ConBotics reports its first international market success in Singapore, extending its painting robot's commercial reach beyond its home market.
Source: ConBotics.
https://conbotics.com/en/about-us
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2025-04-01:
Undisclosed series a
(funding)
. Amount undisclosed. Investors: Uzin Utz SE, Teambuild Construction Group, Follmann Chemie
Source: Triflex press release.
https://presse.presigno.de/wp-content/uploads/PI-Triflex_Expansion-ConBotics.pdf
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ConBotics reports EU market entry in 2026
(gtm)
. ConBotics reports entering European markets in 2026. The exact countries, timing, sales volumes and customer base are not specified.
Source: ConBotics.
https://conbotics.com/en/about-us
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ConBotics reports CE certification in 2026
(product)
. ConBotics identifies CE certification in 2026 on its company history page. The exact date and certified configurations are not specified. Certification alone does not demonstrate recurring commercial demand.
Source: ConBotics.
https://conbotics.com/en/about-us
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ConBotics developed MR 2.0 and TechnoMaler during 2025
(product)
. ConBotics' company history reports MR 2.0 and TechnoMaler development in 2025 following MR 1.0 in 2024. The exact launch dates and sales volume are not established.
Source: ConBotics.
https://conbotics.com/en/about-us
Canvas
Website: jlg.com
Canvas developed robots for applying compound and sanding drywall on construction sites. In January 2026 JLG acquired Canvas's core technology and brought team members into its construction robotics work.
Category: Painting & Surface Finishing.
Funding stage: Acquired.
Founded: 2017.
Country: United States.
Employees: 51-200.
Landscape fit: Its robots apply finishing material to drywall and sand wall surfaces, directly matching the category. JLG announced the acquisition of Canvas’s core technology in January 2026.
Funding rounds
-
Series B
announced 2021-06-01
: 24000000 USD
; investors: Menlo Ventures, Suffolk Construction, Alumni Ventures Group, Innovation Endeavors, Brick & Mortar Ventures, Obvious Ventures, Grit Labs
; source: Construction Dive
; https://www.constructiondive.com/news/drywall-finishing-robot-saves-time-prevents-injuries/601183
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Funding round; stage not specified
announced 2020-11-01
: 19000000 USD
; source: San Francisco Business Times
; https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2020/11/20/robotics-canvas-stealth-19m-union-partnership.html
Company timeline
-
2026-07-01:
JLG previewed a Canvas Robotics drywall robot
(product)
. JLG's July 2026 article presented a prototype Canvas Robotics drywall robot for interior construction, positioning it as a worker-controlled automation solution. This is a product-preview milestone, not evidence of commercial availability.
Source: JLG.
https://www.jlg.com/en/directaccess/a-preview-of-whats-coming-from-jlg
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2026-01-06:
JLG Industries, Inc. buys assets from Canvas
(acquisition)
. JLG announced its acquisition of Canvas's core technology and said Canvas team members would join JLG. The supplied sources do not disclose terms or explicitly confirm closing.. Acquirer: JLG Industries, Inc.. Status: announced
Source: JLG.
https://www.jlg.com/en/press-releases/jlg-advances-job-site-of-the-future-vision-through-canvas-acquisition
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2024-07-11:
Canvas launched its 1200CX drywall finishing robot
(product)
. Canvas introduced the compact, all-wheel-drive 1200CX for smaller spaces, including multifamily and tower construction. The worker-operated robot applies joint compound and sands walls.
Source: Rocking Robots.
https://www.rockingrobots.com/canvas-launches-drywall-finishing-robot
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2022-01-01:
Canvas began training contractor employees to operate its robot
(gtm)
. Canvas began training employees at select contractors through its Innovation Partner Program, extending robot use beyond Canvas employees to contractor teams.
Source: Engineering News-Record.
https://www.enr.com/articles/53423-more-contractors-see-benefits-of-drywall-finishing-robot
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2021-06-01:
Series B
(funding)
. Amount: USD 24M. Investors: Menlo Ventures, Suffolk Construction, Alumni Ventures Group, Innovation Endeavors, Brick & Mortar Ventures, Obvious Ventures, Grit Labs
Source: Construction Dive.
https://www.constructiondive.com/news/drywall-finishing-robot-saves-time-prevents-injuries/601183
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2020-11-01:
Funding round; stage not specified
(funding)
. Amount: USD 19M
Source: San Francisco Business Times.
https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2020/11/20/robotics-canvas-stealth-19m-union-partnership.html
Flooring & Tiling
Robots that install floor tiles or apply and finish floor surfaces.
Human Friendly Robotics
Website: humanfriendly.bot
Human Friendly Robotics builds construction robots, including Tyler, which places floor tiles and other flooring materials alongside commercial installation crews.
Category: Flooring & Tiling.
Funding stage: Pre Seed.
Founded: 2024.
Country: United States.
Employees: 2-10.
Landscape fit: Tyler automates repetitive floor tile and surface placement on commercial jobsites, directly matching the flooring and tiling category.
Company timeline
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2026-11-01:
Boop begins Tyler insurance coverage
(gtm)
. Human Friendly Robotics said Boop’s first robot insurance policy was underway for Tyler on live job sites, describing HFR as Boop’s first customer. The company post also referred to Tyler’s timestamped photo ledger; the supplied post says Boop’s official announcement was still forthcoming.
Source: Human Friendly Robotics on LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanfriendlyrobotics
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2026-10-06:
Signed $4M three-year robotic tiling agreement with Flooring Concepts of NJ
(gtm)
. Human Friendly Robotics announced a three-year $4 million contract to provide Tyler robotic tiling capacity to Flooring Concepts of NJ across projects in the northeastern US. This is contracted future work, not revenue already recognized or completed deployments.
Source: Human Friendly Robotics.
https://www.humanfriendly.bot/press/flooring-concepts-nj-four-million-tiling-contract
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2026-10-01:
Sales and growth associate opening
(hr)
. Human Friendly Robotics advertised a sales role focused on selling Tyler to commercial flooring contractors and converting prospects into deployments.
Source: LinkedIn Jobs.
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/sales-growth-associate-at-human-friendly-robotics-4465078692
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2026-09-01:
Tempo Works workflow collaboration
(gtm)
. Human Friendly Robotics and Tempo Works announced a collaboration to explore workflows connecting concrete surface preparation with Tyler flooring installation.
Source: Human Friendly Robotics.
https://www.humanfriendly.bot/press/tempo-works-commercial-flooring-robotics-partnership
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2026-09-01:
Starnet network membership
(gtm)
. Human Friendly Robotics joined Starnet as a service provider, opening a channel to member flooring contractors. The company says some members had already helped test Tyler on jobsites.
Source: Human Friendly Robotics.
https://www.humanfriendly.bot/press/starnet-commercial-flooring-partnership
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2026-06-01:
New Jersey high school flooring deployment
(gtm)
. The company reports Tyler installed glue-down LVT across classrooms, corridors, and common areas at a New Jersey high school.
Source: Human Friendly Robotics.
https://www.humanfriendly.bot/events
Partner Robotics Co., Ltd.
Website: partnerrobotics.com
Partner Robotics develops construction robots, including a machine that lays floor tiles on building sites.
Category: Flooring & Tiling.
Funding stage: Series A.
Founded: 2023.
Country: China.
Employees: 11-50.
Landscape fit: Its P900 robot automates floor tile paving, directly matching the category’s focus on robots that install floor tiles. ([partnerrobotics.com](https://www.partnerrobotics.com/pages/about-us?utm_source=openai))
Funding rounds
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Series A
announced 2025-11-01
; investors: China Growth Capital, Cowin Capital, Redpoint China Ventures
; source: PR Newswire
; https://tools.prnewswire.com/en-us/live/20813/release/20251110en17381
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Angel
announced 2024-12-01
; source: PR Newswire
; https://tools.prnewswire.com/en-us/live/20813/release/20251110en17381
Company timeline
-
2026-11-01:
Sachverständigentage exhibition in Fulda
(gtm)
. Partner Robotics reported exhibiting at Booth 24 at the 26th Sachverständigentage in Fulda, Germany, on November 3–4, 2026, to connect with professionals from the stone and tile industries.
Source: Partner Robotics on LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/partner-robotics
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2026-10-01:
Tokyo startup demo day
(gtm)
. Partner Robotics participated in the 2026 Tokyo Global Summit Startup Demo Day competition on October 13, 2026.
Source: Partner Robotics.
https://www.partnerrobotics.com/info-detail/partner-robotics-participates-in-the-2026-tokyo-global-summit-startup-demo-day-competition
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2026-08-01:
P900 PRO installed floor tiles at Wuhan biotechnology industrial park
(gtm)
. Partner Robotics reports deployment of its P900 PRO robotic floor tiler at Wuhan National Biotechnology Industrial Base in August 2026 with 800 × 800 mm tiles. It reports throughput of 15 square metres per hour during this project. The contract value and repeat purchases are undisclosed.
Source: Partner Robotics.
https://www.partnerrobotics.com/cases-detail/industrial-park
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2026-08-01:
Wuhan United Investment Center deployment
(gtm)
. Partner Robotics reported a project deployment at Wuhan United Investment Center in August 2026, identifying two robots used at the site.
Source: Partner Robotics.
https://www.partnerrobotics.com/cases-detail/office-building
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2026-06-01:
Aldar robotics showcase
(gtm)
. Partner Robotics presented its floor tile paving robot at an Aldar robotics event on June 19, 2026.
Source: Partner Robotics.
https://www.partnerrobotics.com/info-detail/partner-robotics-presents-floor-tile-paving-robot-at-aldars-first-robotics-event
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2026-06-01:
Saudi market cooperation MoU
(gtm)
. Partner Robotics reported signing a cooperation MoU at the Saudi–China Contractors Forum, a commercial partnership signal for its Saudi market activity.
Source: Partner Robotics.
https://es.partnerrobotics.com/info-detail/partner-robotics-showcases-at-the-saudi%e2%80%93china-contractors-forum
Roofing & Facades
Robots that install roofing materials or carry out work on building exteriors.
Renovate Robotics
Website: renovaterobotics.com
Renovate Robotics builds Rufus, a robot that automates asphalt shingle installation on roofs. ([renovaterobotics.com](https://renovaterobotics.com/?utm_source=openai))
Category: Roofing & Facades.
Funding stage: Seed.
Founded: 2021.
Country: United States.
Employees: 2-10.
Landscape fit: Rufus is designed to install roof shingles, directly matching the category’s focus on robots that install roofing materials.
Funding rounds
-
strategic investment
announced 2025-03-01
; investors: Beacon
; source: Business Wire
; https://markets.chroniclejournal.com/chroniclejournal/article/bizwire-2025-3-10-beacon-announces-partnership-with-renovate-robotics
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strategic equity investment
announced 2024-10-01
; investors: Saint-Gobain NOVA
; source: Saint-Gobain North America
; https://www.saint-gobain-northamerica.com/newsroom/pressrelease/saint-gobain-partners-renovate-robotics-innovate-robotic-roofing-technology
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pre-seed
announced 2023-03-01
: 2500000 USD
; investors: Alley Robotics Ventures, SOSV’s HAX, Newlab, Uphonest Capital, Climate Capital
; source: TechCrunch
; https://techcrunch.com/2023/03/02/renovate-is-building-robots-to-install-roof-shingles
Company timeline
-
2026-06-01:
AVCO Roofing teamed with Renovate to test and develop a roofing robot
(gtm)
. AVCO Roofing / AVCO Commercial said it teamed up with Renovate Robotics to test and develop a roofing robot, involving homeowners and roofing crews and incorporating their feedback. The account supports a testing collaboration, not a paid customer contract or ongoing deployment.
Source: Stephanie Osborn on LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephanie-osborn-0808bb154_ive-been-keeping-a-secret-back-in-december-activity-7467266594407145473-7lnt
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2026-06-01:
Rufus version 2 was reported on a field job
(product)
. A roofing contractor’s account described a first job with Rufus version 2, where one person placed shingles accurately and the crew nailed them down. The account also described earlier prototype shortcomings; it does not establish broad availability or independent performance validation.
Source: Stephanie Osborn on LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephanie-osborn-0808bb154_ive-been-keeping-a-secret-back-in-december-activity-7467266594407145473-7lnt
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2026-01-01:
Renovate sought a senior robotics engineer
(hr)
. Co-founder Andy Stulc advertised a senior software focused robotics role to lead integration of the company’s robotic stack.
Source: Renovate Robotics on LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/renovate-robotics
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2025-03-01:
Undisclosed strategic investment
(funding)
. Amount undisclosed. Investors: Beacon
Source: Business Wire.
https://markets.chroniclejournal.com/chroniclejournal/article/bizwire-2025-3-10-beacon-announces-partnership-with-renovate-robotics
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2025-03-01:
Beacon partnered with Renovate
(gtm)
. Beacon announced a strategic partnership and investment. The release described a planned Rufus launch with contractors in New Jersey and Pennsylvania later in 2025, but did not confirm that the launch or deployments occurred.
Source: Business Wire.
https://markets.chroniclejournal.com/chroniclejournal/article/bizwire-2025-3-10-beacon-announces-partnership-with-renovate-robotics
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2024-10-01:
Undisclosed strategic equity investment
(funding)
. Amount undisclosed. Investors: Saint-Gobain NOVA
Source: Saint-Gobain North America.
https://www.saint-gobain-northamerica.com/newsroom/pressrelease/saint-gobain-partners-renovate-robotics-innovate-robotic-roofing-technology
Déploya Robotics
Website: deploya.ch
Déploya is developing a robotic façade platform that automates exterior building work, starting with tasks such as marking and drilling.
Category: Roofing & Facades.
Founded: 2025.
Country: Switzerland.
Employees: 2.
Landscape fit: Its platform is designed to automate work on building exteriors, including marking and drilling, which fits the roofing and façades category. The company reports grants and accelerator awards, but no verified equity funding stage.
Funding rounds
-
EPFL Startup Launchpad Innogrant
announced 2026-04-01
: 100000 CHF
; investors: EPFL Startup Launchpad
; source: EPFL
; https://actu.epfl.ch/news/alpion-deploya-and-feedback-intuitive-awarded-inno
Company timeline
-
2026-04-01:
Developed a façade layout projection MVP
(product)
. EPFL reported that Déploya had developed a mobile unit and a fast deployable vertical grid that project construction layouts onto façades. The first industrial pilot was planned for 2027, not reported as completed.
Source: EPFL.
https://actu.epfl.ch/news/alpion-deploya-and-feedback-intuitive-awarded-inno
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2026-04-01:
Epfl startup launchpad innogrant
(funding)
. Amount: CHF 100K. Investors: EPFL Startup Launchpad
Source: EPFL.
https://actu.epfl.ch/news/alpion-deploya-and-feedback-intuitive-awarded-inno
Electrical Installation & Commissioning
Robots that carry out electrical installation work or remotely operate electrical equipment during on-site testing and commissioning. The category does not cover plumbing or HVAC without dedicated robots.
Hardhat Robotics
Website: hardhat-robotics.com
Hardhat Robotics develops Sparky, a robot that remotely operates electrical circuit breakers during hazardous commissioning and energization. It does not install wiring or plumbing.
Category: Electrical Installation & Commissioning.
Founded: 2024.
Country: United States.
Employees: 2-10.
Landscape fit: Its robots target electrical construction tasks, including energizing large circuits while keeping workers outside the danger zone, directly fitting the electrical installation category. ([hardhat-robotics.com](https://hardhat-robotics.com/?utm_source=openai))
Company timeline
-
2026-11-01:
Hardhat lists three technical openings
(hr)
. The careers page showed full-time openings for Head of Hardware, Head of Software, and Staff AI/ML Engineer. A separate Social Media Intern listing specifies Summer 2026 and is not counted as an active opening in November 2026.
Source: Hardhat Robotics careers page.
https://hardhat-robotics.com/careers
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2026-03-01:
OES reports value from Sparky pilot deployments with EIG
(gtm)
. OES reported that Sparky had demonstrated real value for EIG through pilot deployments. The source does not give the dates of those deployments.
Source: OES Equipment.
https://oesonline.com/news/oes-and-partners-deploy-new-robot-to-improve-safety-during-high-risk-energization
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2025-11-01:
DPR describes work with Hardhat on a remote electrical robot
(gtm)
. A DPR Construction corporate innovation team member described ongoing work with Hardhat Robotics on a robot for performing electrical breaker work from a safe distance. The report supports collaborative development activity, not a paid customer relationship.
Source: The ConTechCrew.
https://podscan.fm/podcasts/the-contechcrew/episodes/how-field-robotics-are-protecting-workers-amp-solving-deadly-risks-in-construction-with-tyler-williams
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2025-11-01:
Sparky completes its first live activation
(product)
. Sparky remotely switched a large-frame IBOS circuit breaker at a project site in Aiken, South Carolina.
Source: OES Equipment.
https://oesonline.com/news/oes-and-partners-deploy-new-robot-to-improve-safety-during-high-risk-energization
Drilling, Cutting & Demolition
Robots that drill into structures, cut building materials or remove existing concrete and other building elements.
Builder Assist
Website: builder-assist.com
Builder Assist develops an AI enabled modular robot platform that automates repetitive construction site work, including drilling, painting, cleaning, and inspection.
Category: Drilling, Cutting & Demolition.
Funding stage: Pre Seed.
Founded: 2025.
Country: France.
Employees: 2-10.
Landscape fit: Robotic arms mounted on site equipment automate drilling and other construction operations.
Funding rounds
-
Bourse French Tech Émergence grant
announced 2026-09-01
; source: Builder Assist official website
; https://www.builder-assist.com
-
Pre-seed equity financing alongside non-dilutive funding
announced 2026-06-01
; source: Le Journal des Entreprises
; https://www.lejournaldesentreprises.com/article/builder-assist-lance-un-robot-multimetiers-pour-le-btp-2144240
Company timeline
-
2026-09-01:
Builder Assist tested robotic ultra-high-pressure stripping of metal mesh
(product)
. Builder Assist published early UHP metal mesh stripping trials, covering 3D scanning, automatic trajectory planning and robotic execution. These were first tests, not proof of a commercially deployed stripping service.
Source: Builder Assist.
https://www.builder-assist.com/
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2026-09-01:
OCBAT identified as pilot customer
(gtm)
. Builder Assist identified OCBAT as a pilot customer and described validation sites for its construction robotics work.
Source: Builder Assist official website.
https://www.builder-assist.com
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2026-09-01:
COBART robot demonstrated for facade work
(product)
. Builder Assist published a September 2026 demonstration of a COBART robot companion applying coat-able insulation and monocouche render.
Source: Builder Assist official website.
https://www.builder-assist.com
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2026-09-01:
Surface Assist tested for formwork cleaning
(product)
. Builder Assist reported September field tests at Cofrasud for robotic high-pressure formwork cleaning. The tests included scanning, automatic path generation, and resuming work after lift movement.
Source: Builder Assist official website.
https://www.builder-assist.com
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2026-09-01:
Undisclosed bourse french tech émergence grant
(funding)
. Amount undisclosed
Source: Builder Assist official website.
https://www.builder-assist.com
-
2026-09-01:
Two leadership roles advertised
(hr)
. A September 2026 jobs directory snapshot listed two leadership roles at Builder Assist, including a hardware industrialization director role and a software director role.
Source: Builder Assist jobs directory.
https://www.builder-assist.com/jobs
Baubot GmbH
Website: baubot.com
Baubot develops mobile robotic systems that automate tasks on construction sites, with missions planned using building information models.
Category: Drilling, Cutting & Demolition.
Funding stage: Acquired.
Founded: 2017.
Country: Austria.
Employees: 11-50.
Landscape fit: Mobile robots automate drilling and fastening on construction sites.
Company timeline
-
2025-11-01:
Baubots drill at Cartesius development
(gtm)
. Baubot reported that two construction robots drilled approximately 4,800 ceiling holes at the Cartesius development in Utrecht.
Source: Baubot.
https://www.baubot.com/post/using-robotics-to-drive-project-success
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2025-09-01:
Baubot robot sets Guinness drilling record
(product)
. During a certified record attempt, the Baubot drilled 3,717 concrete holes in 24 hours.
Source: Baubot.
https://www.baubot.com/post/fischer-baubot-achieves-guinness-world-records-title-in-drilling
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2025-07-01:
Baubots drill at Engelberg Tunnel
(gtm)
. Baubot reported a construction robot deployment at Engelberg Tunnel as part of tunnel restoration work.
Source: Baubot.
https://www.baubot.com/post/cutting-edge-solutions-for-tunnel-restoration-1
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2025-07-01:
MRS15 accuracy test reports 3.72 mm mean error
(product)
. Baubot reported a mean drilling error of 3.72 mm across tested positions, with no tested hole exceeding the 10 mm tolerance threshold.
Source: Baubot.
https://www.baubot.com/post/driven-by-data-defined-accuracy-build-for-the-real-world
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2024-10-01:
Baubot GmbH acquired by fischer Group of Companies
(acquisition)
. fischer acquired full ownership of Baubot GmbH after holding a majority stake since 2022.. Acquirer: fischer Group of Companies. Status: completed
Source: fischer Group of Companies.
https://www.fischer.group/en/newsroom/presseinformationen/fischer-fixing-systems/20241018-baubot
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2022-01-01:
BauBot construction robot launched
(product)
. fischer and Baubot GmbH jointly developed the BauBot construction robot and launched it on the market in 2022.
Source: fischer Group of Companies.
https://www.fischer.group/en/newsroom/presseinformationen/fischer-fixing-systems/20241018-baubot
Sitegeist
Website: sitegeist-robotics.com
Sitegeist is a Munich-based construction robotics startup developing AI-enabled, modular robots that automate labor-intensive tasks on real-world infrastructure sites such as concrete removal, hydrodemolition, sandblasting, and drilling.
Category: Drilling, Cutting & Demolition.
Funding stage: Pre Seed.
Founded: 2025.
Country: Germany.
Employees: 11-50.
Landscape fit: Robots carry out drilling and concrete-removal work on infrastructure sites.
Funding rounds
-
pre-seed
announced 2026-02-01
: 4000000 EUR
; investors: b2venture, OpenOcean, UnternehmerTUM Funding for Innovators, Verena Pausder, Lea-Sophie Cramer, Alexander Schwörer, Mario Wettengel, Andreas Kupke, Sven Degener, Inga vom Holtz, Paolo Oppelt
; source: Sitegeist
; https://sitegeist-robotics.com/sitegeist-raises-e4m-pre-seed-funding-to-bring-automated-ai-enabled-modular-robots-on/
Company timeline
-
2026-10-13:
Sitegeist CEO Lena-Marie Pätzmann received the Bold Future Award
(hr)
. Sitegeist’s press page listed coverage reporting that CEO Lena-Marie Pätzmann received the Bold Future Award from Veuve Clicquot. The available evidence dates the coverage to October 13, 2026, but does not establish the award presentation date.
Source: Sitegeist Press & Media.
https://sitegeist-robotics.com/news
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2026-09-01:
CEO named a BAU 2027 brand ambassador
(gtm)
. Sitegeist CEO and co-founder Lena-Marie Pätzmann was named a BAU 2027 brand ambassador. The appointment indicates industry visibility, not a customer deal or commercial partnership.
Source: Deutsches Handwerksblatt; Sitegeist Press & Media.
https://www.handwerksblatt.de/themen-specials/messen-fuer-das-handwerk/bau-2027-macht-branchenthemen-mit-neuen-markenbotschaftern-sichtbar
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2026-08-01:
CEO described the robot adapting to existing site markings
(product)
. In an August interview, CEO Lena-Marie Pätzmann described the robot adapting to markings already present on construction sites and discussed a qualified performance claim.
Source: Digitalwerk podcast.
https://www.digitalwerk.io/podcast/podcast-blogposts/von-der-tu-munchen-zum-robotik-startup-lena-von-sitegeist
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2026-07-06:
Hiring cluster: five open roles on careers page and LinkedIn
(hr)
. Sitegeist’s careers page lists five open roles, and LinkedIn posts in early July 2026 promoted active hiring for Working Student Operations and Safety Engineer.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: Sitegeist careers page / LinkedIn.
https://sitegeist-robotics.com/career/
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2026-06-01:
Founder/CEO recognized in German Startup Awards update
(hr)
. Dr. Lena-Marie Pätzmann was identified as CEO & Co-Founder of Sitegeist in a German Startup Awards-related LinkedIn update.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sitegeist-robotics/
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2026-02-01:
pre-seed
(funding)
. Amount: 4000000 EUR. Investors: b2venture, OpenOcean, UnternehmerTUM Funding for Innovators, Verena Pausder, Lea-Sophie Cramer, Alexander Schwörer, Mario Wettengel, Andreas Kupke, Sven Degener, Inga vom Holtz, Paolo Oppelt
Source: Sitegeist.
https://sitegeist-robotics.com/sitegeist-raises-e4m-pre-seed-funding-to-bring-automated-ai-enabled-modular-robots-on/
Brokk
Website: brokk.com
Brokk builds remote controlled demolition robots for work in hazardous or confined spaces.
Category: Drilling, Cutting & Demolition.
Funding stage: Acquired.
Country: Sweden.
Employees: 51-200.
Landscape fit: Its robots are designed to break up and remove concrete and other structural materials, directly matching the drilling, cutting, and demolition category. ([brokk.com](https://www.brokk.com/about-brokk/?utm_source=openai))
Company timeline
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2026-10-01:
Brokk hired a North America training and application specialist
(hr)
. Brokk hired Silas Morgan as its training and application specialist for North America, providing on-site support, customer training, and aftersales assistance.
Source: Brokk.
https://www.brokk.com/us/press-release/brokk-hires-training-application-specialist-for-north-america
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2026-06-01:
Brokk robot supplied for a Japanese tunnel project
(gtm)
. Brokk's exclusive distributor in Japan, Gadelius K.K., supplied a Brokk 500 for a tunnel construction project carried out by Nishimatsu Construction. Gadelius described it as the first application of a remote controlled demolition and construction robot in a tunnel project in Japan.
Source: Gadelius.
https://www.gadelius.com/news/2026/news20260608_e.html
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2026-04-01:
Brokk hired a dedicated service manager for Canada
(hr)
. Brokk hired Roy Ortega as its first dedicated service manager for Canada, responsible for machine startups, troubleshooting, and repairs for customers in the country.
Source: Brokk.
https://www.brokk.com/us/press-release/brokk-hires-first-dedicated-service-manager-for-canada
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2026-01-01:
Brokk launched the 110+
(product)
. Brokk announced the 110+, an updated compact demolition robot powered by SmartPower+. The company said the model was available to order through its global sales network.
Source: Brokk.
https://www.brokk.com/press-release/a-decade-later-the-evolution-continues-brokk-introduces-the-brokk-110-plus
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2025-04-01:
Brokk unveiled the 130+
(product)
. Brokk unveiled the 130+, a demolition robot with a redesigned hydraulic powertrain, a new BHB 175 breaker, and SmartPower+. Brokk says the breaker provides 20% more hitting force.
Source: Brokk.
https://www.brokk.com/press-release/brokk-unveils-the-brokk-130-plus
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2025-01-01:
Brokk supplied a custom robot solution for nuclear decommissioning
(gtm)
. Brokk delivered a remote controlled demolition robot with decommissioning tools and a customized BGS65 Grapple Saw for the Vattenfall project at Sweden's Ågesta plant. Vattenfall's Nicklas Tjernlund said pipe cutting with the saw was three to six times faster than handheld tools, depending on pipe dimensions.
Source: Brokk.
https://www.brokk.com/in/news/articles/brokk-transforming-nuclear-decommissioning-through-innovation
Layout & Site Marking
Robots that transfer construction plans onto floors or other surfaces by marking installation positions.
Dusty Robotics
Website: dustyrobotics.com
Dusty Robotics builds the FieldPrinter, a mobile robot that prints digital construction plans directly onto jobsite floors.
Category: Layout & Site Marking.
Funding stage: Series B.
Founded: 2018.
Country: United States.
Employees: 51-200.
Landscape fit: Its FieldPrinter transfers digital building plans onto floors, marking positions for construction crews.
Funding rounds
-
Series B
announced 2022-05-01
: 45000000 USD
; investors: Scale Venture Partners, Baseline Ventures, Canaan Partners, Root Ventures, NextGen Venture Partners, Cantos
; source: Orrick
; https://www.orrick.com/en/news/2022/05/orrick-advises-dusty-robotics-on-45-million-series-b
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Seed
announced 2019-12-01
: 5000000 USD
; investors: NextGen Venture Partners, Baseline Ventures, Root Ventures, Cantos Ventures
; source: PRWeb
; https://www.prweb.com/releases/dusty-robotics-raises-5m-in-strategic-seed-funding-812594556.html
Company timeline
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2026-11-01:
November release introduced wall stationing beta
(product)
. Dusty's November release notes introduced beta support for wall stationing and movable obstacles.
Source: Dusty Robotics Support.
https://support.dustyrobotics.com/hc/en-us/articles/58160105858587-november-2026-release-notes-wall-stationing-beta-and-movable-obstacles
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2026-10-01:
Dusty added floor elevation measurement
(product)
. Floor Elevation lets the FieldPrinter measure slab elevation and presents the readings in Dusty Portal. Dusty says it is included in every package.
Source: Dusty Robotics.
https://www.dustyrobotics.com/blog/floor-elevation
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2026-09-01:
September release improved FieldPrinter connectivity and Portal comments
(product)
. Dusty's September release notes describe transparent connectivity improvements for FieldPrinter and updates to Portal comments and publish history.
Source: Dusty Robotics Support.
https://support.dustyrobotics.com/hc/en-us/articles/56591500312347-september-2026-transparent-connectivity-fieldprinter-improvements-and-portal-comments-publish-history
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2026-07-30:
Dusty advertised a Senior Electrical Engineer role
(hr)
. A Canaan Partners job-board listing advertised a full-time Senior Electrical Engineer position in Mountain View. The listing's captured passage says “Apply now”; it does not establish whether the role remained open later.
Source: Canaan Partners Job Board.
https://careers.canaan.com/companies/dusty-robotics/jobs/88071378-senior-electrical-engineer
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2026-07-27:
Dusty reported 500+ site implementations and 125+ active robots
(gtm)
. Dusty Robotics reported 300 million square feet printed, more than 500 jobsite implementations and over 125 robots active on jobsites in its July 2026 article. These are company-reported cumulative or current operational figures; the number of paying customers, repeat contracts and revenue are not disclosed.
Source: Dusty Robotics.
https://www.dustyrobotics.com/articles/data-center-construction-labor-shortage
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2026-07-01:
July release added image printing and QR code tools
(product)
. Dusty's July release notes describe image printing, QR code tools, and project level line styles.
Source: Dusty Robotics Support.
https://support.dustyrobotics.com/hc/en-us/articles/52864882342811-july-2026-release-notes-image-printing-qr-code-tools-and-project-level-line-styles
Rugged Robotics
Website: rugged-robotics.com
Rugged Robotics uses autonomous robots and field crews to print detailed construction layouts from digital plans directly onto concrete floors.
Category: Layout & Site Marking.
Funding stage: Series A.
Founded: 2018.
Country: United States.
Employees: 11-50.
Landscape fit: Its robots transfer digital construction plans onto slabs as precise marks that guide installation teams.
Funding rounds
-
Series A
announced 2022-03-01
: 9400000 USD
; investors: BOLD Capital Partners, Brick & Mortar Ventures, Riot Ventures, Morpheus, Embark, Consigli Construction Company, Suffolk Technologies
; source: TechCrunch
; https://techcrunch.com/2022/03/23/ruggeds-construction-layout-robots-land-9-4m
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Seed
announced 2019-01-01
: 2500000 USD
; source: TechCrunch
; https://techcrunch.com/2021/08/30/rugged-showcases-its-layout-printing-construction-robots
Company timeline
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2025-06-01:
Rugged Robotics receives IEEE Robotics and Automation Society Product Innovation Award
(gtm)
. Rugged Robotics announced that it received the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society Award for Product Innovation at ICRA 2025, highlighting the company's product positioning and recognition in commercial robotics.
Source: Rugged Robotics.
https://rugged-robotics.com/rugged-robotics-wins-ieee-robotics-and-automation-award-for-product-innovation-2025
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2022-03-01:
Series A
(funding)
. Amount: USD 9.4M. Investors: BOLD Capital Partners, Brick & Mortar Ventures, Riot Ventures, Morpheus, Embark, Consigli Construction Company, Suffolk Technologies
Source: TechCrunch.
https://techcrunch.com/2022/03/23/ruggeds-construction-layout-robots-land-9-4m
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2021-08-01:
Rugged began pilots with construction customers
(gtm)
. Rugged had begun early pilots, including a project with Consigli Construction in Cambridge. The report says the company charged construction firms for its robot and field service.
Source: TechCrunch.
https://techcrunch.com/2021/08/30/rugged-showcases-its-layout-printing-construction-robots
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2019-01-01:
Seed
(funding)
. Amount: USD 2.5M
Source: TechCrunch.
https://techcrunch.com/2021/08/30/rugged-showcases-its-layout-printing-construction-robots
