Verified Events
DateTypeCompanyHeadlineSegment
LEAPTING launches AFR autonomous tracked forklift for solar construction
- The tracked platform carries payloads of up to 3,000 kg and combines GPS-RTK, laser SLAM and 3D vision for navigation.
- Fork-hole detection and autonomous pallet handling extend LEAPTING's module-installation workflow into on-site materials transport.
All3 unveils second-generation Mantis construction quadruped
- The platform weighs 135 kg excluding its arm and is designed to carry up to 100 kg while walking.
- All3 reports autonomous stair climbing and repeated screw-driving demonstrations into eight pilot holes, with 0.5 mm tool-tip alignment.
- A funded fleet-development programme covers robot cooperation, battery swapping and work verification; a telescopic arm reaching 4 m is also in development.
Conjet launches the HYDRO Companion digital platform
- HYDRO Companion brings planning, operations, service and intelligence tools into one digital platform for Conjet equipment.
- The platform provides machine monitoring, fleet overviews, performance tracking, production logging and fault monitoring.
- Conjet said HYDRO Companion is available through mobile apps and desktop access, with AI TechGuide support, digital manuals and troubleshooting tools.
Xpanner launches Shake-Out GNSS-guided pile-distribution retrofit
- The brand-agnostic retrofit mounts a rugged tablet and guidance system on skid loaders without requiring a dedicated survey-marking team.
- Operators receive visual and audio guidance to target points, with configurable distance and angle tolerances for site requirements.
- Pile placements synchronise to Xpanner Connect as an as-built record with progress by block, row and pile type.
DEWALT and August Robotics commercially launch DALE drilling robot
- DALE became available for commercial order after pilots across 26 data-center construction phases.
- The pilot programme drilled more than 230,000 holes and reported 99.97% location and depth accuracy.
- The system uses August Robotics' autonomous fleet platform for concrete drilling of server-rack stops and MEP supports.
EARTHBRAIN and Komatsu launch PC200i-12 remote-operation system
- The remote configuration retains 3D machine control, automatic swing, geofencing and collision-mitigation functions.
- One operator station can switch between multiple construction machines across different worksites.
- The companies have demonstrated remote construction at distances of up to 6,500 kilometres.
Builder Assist unveils Surface Assist construction robot
- Surface Assist combines a mobile platform, collaborative arm and interchangeable tools for construction work.
- Builder Assist presented six task assistants covering drilling, fastening, sanding, painting, rendering and panel handling.
- The modular design targets repetitive or strenuous work while keeping operators responsible for task supervision.
ICON commercially launches Titan robotic construction system for builders
- ICON announced the commercial rollout of Titan, its next-generation multi-story robotic construction system.
- The Titan program packages robotics, software, materials, architecture, training, and ongoing service for external builders.
- The launch marks ICON's shift from primarily internal project execution toward selling its construction platform directly to construction companies.
Okibo Unveils BLASTER Technology for Autonomous High-Speed Coating
- Okibo introduced the BLASTER (Broad Layer Airless Spray Technology for Efficiency & Repeatability) gun on February 11, 2026.
- Designed for the EG7 and EG7+ autonomous robots, this dual-nozzle system covers a four-foot board width up to 24 feet high in two passes.
- The BLASTER-equipped EG7+ was deployed on a major construction project in Jacksonville, FL.
Pronto launches tiered AHS Editions
- Vision remains the camera-based rapid-deployment edition.
- VLR and VLR 360 add lidar and radar for demanding mine environments.
- The portfolio remains OEM-agnostic and retrofit-capable.
DEWALT launches DALE downward-drilling robot with August Robotics
- The ongoing hyperscaler pilot had completed ten phases of data-centre construction and drilled more than 90,000 holes.
- DEWALT reported 99.97% drilling accuracy and 80 weeks saved across ten data-centre projects.
- The system drills holes for server-rack stops and structural legs supporting overhead mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
Brokk launches 110+ compact demolition robot
- The compact robot supports both 16 A and 32 A electrical supplies and a full 360-degree working radius.
- Its transport profile fits elevators, small trucks and car trailers, with mobility intended for stairs and confined corridors.
- Orders are available through Brokk’s global sales network.
Okibo launches EG7+ autonomous finishing robot nationally
- EG7+ targets sanding, painting, and Level 4 drywall finishing.
- The robot reaches 24 feet and can finish an average of 1,000 square feet per hour.
- The launch followed a premiere at Hensel Phelps' Federal and AEC Innovation Day in Phoenix.
Xpanner launches X1 Kit retrofit automation system for construction sites
- Xpanner launched X1 Kit as a Physical AI-based retrofit automation system for construction machinery.
- The company said X1 can be integrated into existing machines and was initially available for pile-driving applications, with current customers already using it in forward deployments.
- X1 combines Mango hardware control, M2 environmental processing and proprietary software to automate task-specific construction workflows.
Flywheel AI launches excavator teleoperation retrofit
- Y Combinator launched Flywheel AI's remote-operation system for existing excavators.
- The retrofit lets operators control construction equipment without remaining physically onsite.
- Flywheel said one operator could manage machines across multiple construction sites.
Pronto and Komatsu launch Smart Quarry Autonomous
- Komatsu Smart Quarry Autonomous combines Pronto autonomy with Komatsu fleet-management and analytics tools.
- Operators can retrofit existing Komatsu trucks or buy new vehicles equipped with the system.
- The product is available through Komatsu's dealer network.
All3 reveals Mantis autonomous construction robot
- Mantis combines a four-legged mobile base with interchangeable payload modules and task-specific tools.
- The platform handles placement, fastening, finishing and inspection across uneven indoor and outdoor construction environments.
- All3 disclosed a payload above 100 kilograms and a reach of four metres; the release did not claim a completed commercial building.
FBR launches the Mantis long-reach welding robot
- The fixed-base system was introduced for large-scale fabrication, mining, shipbuilding and defence manufacturing.
- FBR listed up to 25 kg/h deposition with the tandem-wire configuration and weld travel up to four metres per minute.
- Laser seam finding and tracking and Verbotics path programming were included in the launch configuration.
All3 unveils integrated AI and robotics construction system
- All3 unveiled an integrated construction system combining AI-powered custom design, robotic fabrication and on-site robotic assembly.
- The company said the system can reduce build costs by up to 30 percent and construction time by up to 50 percent.
Gravis Robotics launches Anywhere Autonomy platform with six OEMs at Bauma 2025
- Gravis launched its Anywhere Autonomy platform at Bauma 2025
- The launch highlighted manufacturer-agnostic deployment across multiple OEMs
- The platform extends Gravis retrofit autonomy model for excavators and related earthmoving equipment
August Robotics launches Lionel PX marking system
- Lionel PX became available to new customers and to existing Lionel operators through a parts swap during scheduled maintenance.
- August Robotics said testing across multiple venues and conditions produced consistently improved drying, paint use, marking speed and line resolution.
- The company reported 80% faster drying, 50% more marks per bottle, 20% faster marking and 50% more line resolution than its fielded paint-spray mechanism.
AES launches Maximo, its AI-enabled solar installation robot
- AES introduced Maximo as a robotic system that works alongside construction crews to automate placing and attaching solar modules.
- The company said Maximo had already installed nearly 10 MW of solar at launch and was projected to install 100 MW by 2025.
- AES said it planned to use Maximo across up to 5 GW of solar backlog and pipeline over the following three years, including Bellefield in California.
Canvas releases 1200CX for compact-site drywall finishing
- The all-wheel-drive machine measures 30 by 34.5 inches, weighs 1,200 pounds and reaches a 12-foot finishing height.
- It spray-applies joint compound before an interchangeable sanding head completes the finishing workflow after one drying cycle.
- Canvas said the battery-powered platform runs for a full workday and its vacuum system captures 99.9% of sanding dust.
Komatsu launches Smart Construction Teleoperation for remote construction machinery operation
- Komatsu and EARTHBRAIN launched Smart Construction Teleoperation for remote operation of construction machinery.
- The system lets construction crews remotely control hydraulic excavators and switch between multiple machines from one cockpit.
- The launch strengthens Komatsu's automation and teleoperation stack for construction jobsites.
EARTHBRAIN and Komatsu launch Smart Construction Teleoperation
- The system lets operators control hydraulic excavators from remote cockpits.
- The launch included adoption by Hirose for construction-site remote operation.
- The product gives The company a concrete offering for robot manipulation, haptics or human-assistive robotics workflows.
Dusty Robotics launches FieldPrint Platform and FieldPrinter 2
- Dusty Robotics launched the FieldPrint Platform as a BIM-to-field workflow for construction layout.
- The release included FieldPrinter 2, a second-generation autonomous layout robot.
- The platform connects digital construction models to physical jobsite layout for general contractors and trade partners.
Husqvarna launches compact DXR 95 demolition robot
- Husqvarna Construction introduced the DXR 95 at World of Concrete 2024 as its lightest and most compact demolition robot, adding a fifth model to the DXR range.
- The robot delivers 13.1 hp and 3,626 psi to the tool, weighs roughly half a tonne, fits through narrow passageways, and can work on 30° inclines.
- Its remote control and thermal-management features are designed for extended demolition work, from underground rock breaking to chimney removal.
Built Robotics launches RPD 35 for solar pile driving
- RPD 35 combines layout, pile distribution, driving and as-built capture.
- The system is designed for utility-scale solar construction.
- The system is presented as three to five times faster than manual pile driving.
Advanced Construction Robotics launches IronBOT rebar-handling robot at ConExpo
- IronBOT was presented as ACR's second product after TyBOT.
- The robot is designed to lift, carry, and place rebar bundles weighing up to 5,000 pounds.
- ACR positioned the TyBOT and IronBOT bundle for schedule savings on horizontal rebar installation.
August Robotics launches Lionel for Construction at AWCI Build 23
- August Robotics announced the commercial launch of Lionel for Construction at AWCI Build 23.
- The company positioned the robot for construction layout after proving floor-plan marking in exhibitions.
- The launch moved Lionel into commercial construction and industrial fit-out workflows.
fischer and BAUBOT launch automated fastening robot
- The system used a digital construction plan to automate drilling and fastening work on walls, floors and ceilings.
- Its workflow covered process simulation, autonomous movement, tool changes, dust extraction and installation-data documentation.
- fischer offered the robot through sale, rental and a managed service spanning planning, execution and documentation.
Brokk launches Pedestal Boom range for primary rock breaking
- The range debuted in Brokk 200, 300, 500 and 900 Pedestal Boom sizes, with the Brokk 300 scheduled for display at MINExpo 2021.
- The three-part arm provides 360-degree slewing; standard radio control reaches 300 metres, while networked operation can extend to 2,000 metres or more depending on the installation.
- The Brokk 900 configuration was specified with a BHB 1500 breaker delivering 3,050 J/Nm at 330–680 blows per minute.
Printstones unveils the Baubot mobile construction robot prototype
- The electric tracked prototype combined an all-terrain mobile base with a multi-function robotic arm and interchangeable tools.
- Demonstrated task concepts included drilling, milling, welding, screwdriving, bricklaying, sanding, painting and material transport.
- The platform supported manual smartphone control or pre-programmed commands and was being offered to pilot-project partners ahead of commercial production.