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Xpanner launches ‘first’ scalable physical AI-based automation solution for construction sites

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Xpanner, a specialist in construction automation solutions, has launched its flagship X1 Kit, which the company describes as “the first scalable physical AI-based retrofit solution designed to revolutionize construction site automation”.

The kit tackles prominent challenges such as labor shortages, safety hazards, and operational inefficiencies by deploying a flexible, equipment-agnostic system that can be easily integrated into existing construction machinery.

Since its formation in South Korea in 2020, Xpanner has been at the forefront of advancing construction technology. Founded by industry experts Henri Lee, David Shin, and Ryan Park, the company expanded to the US in 2023 with a goal to transform cutting-edge technology into something tangible and beneficial for operators on the ground. [Read more…] about Xpanner launches ‘first’ scalable physical AI-based automation solution for construction sites

Reframe Systems raises $20 million to scale prefabricated construction ‘microfactories’

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Reframe Systems, a start-up utilizing physical AI to tackle the housing crisis, has raised $20 million in Series A funding co-led by Eclipse and VoLo Earth Ventures with support from MassMutual Catalyst Funds, Cubit Capital, Planetary Health at RA Capital Management, Saga Ventures, and Nor’easter Ventures.

The company was founded by former Amazon Robotics leaders Vikas Enti, Felipe Polido, and Aaron Small who scaled some of the most advanced automation systems in the world, deploying over 500,000 robots across Amazon’s fulfillment network.

Now, they are bringing that expertise to home construction – one of the last industries still dependent on fragmented, outdated, manual processes. [Read more…] about Reframe Systems raises $20 million to scale prefabricated construction ‘microfactories’

Bedrock Robotics raises $80 million to commercialize its construction technology

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Bedrock Robotics, the company developing advanced autonomous systems for the $13 trillion global construction industry, emerged from stealth today with $80 million in Seed and Series A backing.

Rather than design and sell costly new machinery, Bedrock upgrades customers’ existing heavy equipment fleets with reversible, same-day hardware and software installs to enable fully autonomous operations.

With reindustrialization of the United States accelerating, Bedrock’s technology bridges the expanding gap between rapidly rising domestic infrastructure needs and shrinking workforce capacity. [Read more…] about Bedrock Robotics raises $80 million to commercialize its construction technology

Maximizing ROI with AI in Electrical Takeoff

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In the world of construction and electrical work, precision is key. Getting an accurate electrical takeoff – calculating the materials and labor needed for a project – can be the difference between staying on budget and facing costly overruns.

Traditionally, this process involved hours of manual counting and calculating, which was time-consuming and prone to errors.

The technique is now quicker, more precise, and more effective thanks to the development of electrical takeoff software. [Read more…] about Maximizing ROI with AI in Electrical Takeoff

Robotic construction startup Reframe Systems wins prestigious house-building prize

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Reframe Systems, a start-up utilizing physical AI and robotics to build houses off-site, has been named the winner of the 2025 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability in Construction & Design.

The prestigious national award recognizes innovative, feasible, and scalable solutions aimed at addressing the critical issue of housing affordability.

Reframe was selected for its bold vision and radical approach to attainable housing production in an industry long overdue for innovation. [Read more…] about Robotic construction startup Reframe Systems wins prestigious house-building prize

Cosmic Robotics secures $4 million to speed up solar infrastructure installations

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Cosmic Robotics has raised $4 million to build AI-powered robots to accelerate the buildout of critical infrastructure, starting with utility-scale solar.

The round was led by Giant Ventures, with participation from MaC Venture Capital, HCVC, and prominent angel investors including Azeem Azhar, Aarthi Ramamurthy, and Nate Williams.

Cosmic Robotics tackles the hardest, slowest parts of building critical infrastructure – using robotics to bridge labor gaps and accelerate the buildout of US energy infrastructure, starting with solar. [Read more…] about Cosmic Robotics secures $4 million to speed up solar infrastructure installations