Built Robotics develops AI guidance systems that convert heavy equipment into autonomous robots, specifically designed for utility-scale solar construction. Their RPD 35 robot efficiently installs solar piles in challenging soil conditions, addressing the urgent need to increase pile installation rates to meet the growing demand for renewable energy infrastructure.
Funding
$64M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The rapid expansion of utility-scale solar energy requires faster and more efficient pile installation methods to meet increasing demand. Traditional pile driving techniques struggle to keep pace, particularly in challenging soil conditions, hindering the timely deployment of renewable energy infrastructure.
Solution
Built Robotics provides AI-powered robotic solutions for utility-scale solar construction, automating the pile installation process. Their RPD 35 robot, built on a 35-ton excavator frame, autonomously surveys, distributes, and drives wide-flange solar piles up to 19 feet in length, even in difficult soil. The Everest cloud-based command center enables remote monitoring and control of the robots, providing real-time visibility and comprehensive analytics. The Exosystem, a liquid-cooled supercomputer with AI-powered smart cameras and Starlink connectivity, serves as the robot's brain, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes utility-scale solar construction companies seeking to increase pile installation rates and improve efficiency in renewable energy projects.
Features
- RPD 35: Autonomous pile installation robot based on a rugged 35-ton excavator frame
- High-flow vibratory hammer for pile installation in challenging soil conditions
- Everest: Cloud-based command center for remote monitoring and control
- Real-time digital twin and comprehensive analytics for complete visibility
- Exosystem: Liquid-cooled supercomputer with 64 cores and dual NVIDIA GPUs
- AI-powered smart cameras for safe and efficient operation
- Onboard Starlink connectivity for uninterrupted uptime