BotCrew provides construction robots as a service, centered on Gravion, an ultra-low-profile utility robot built for solar farm construction. The robot handles tasks like cable and messenger wire pulling, material handling, and site preparation through 20+ attachments, completing a 1,000-foot stretch of work in under three minutes. Gravion operates in extreme temperatures and runs for 48 hours on a single diesel tank, making it available for six-month or longer leases.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Solar construction and utility-scale site preparation rely heavily on manual labor for repetitive, physically demanding tasks such as cable pulling, material handling, and soil preparation. These processes are slow, labor-intensive, and expose workers to injury risks, while project timelines suffer from inefficiencies and weather-related delays.
Solution
BotCrew offers construction robots as a service, centered on Gravion, a purpose-built, ultra-low-profile utility robot designed for solar and general construction sites. Gravion automates tasks like messenger wire pulling, material transport, and land preparation through a wide range of interchangeable attachments, reducing a 90-minute manual job to roughly three minutes. The robot is powered by a 26 hp liquid-cooled diesel engine, runs for up to 48 hours on a 23-gallon tank, and operates in temperatures from -13°F to 158°F, ensuring year-round productivity. With simple controls that require minimal operator training, Gravion is available for lease terms of six months or longer, allowing construction firms to scale automation without large capital investments.
Target Audience
Primary customers are solar EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) firms, utility-scale solar farm developers, and general construction contractors who need to accelerate site preparation, cable installation, and material handling while reducing manual labor costs.
Features
- Ultra-low-profile design with 4WD and differential lock for stability on uneven, slippery, or challenging terrain
- 20+ interchangeable attachments including spool carrier, front loader, pallet forks, snow blower, stump grinder, disc harrows, and field cultivators
- Versatile attachment points: 3-point hitch (1,800 lbs lift capacity), front loader mount, rear and mid PTO, and hydraulic ports
- Drawbar pulling force of approximately 1,500–2,000 lbs for towing and cable deployment tasks
- Emergency stop cable system around the robot perimeter for immediate halting of operations
- 48-hour continuous runtime on a 23-gallon diesel fuel tank, minimizing refueling downtime
- Operates in extreme temperatures from -13°F to 158°F, enabling year-round deployment across diverse climates
- 5-minute setup time with intuitive controls suitable for novice operators