This startup manufactures robotic road painting equipment that applies paint schemes on roads in minutes, enhancing the precision and efficiency of road markings. By providing affordable and accessible solutions, the company helps traffic engineers and road painting contractors improve road safety through clearer visual markings, thereby reducing accident risks.
Funding
$400K 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional road marking methods are labor-intensive, expose workers to traffic hazards, and often result in inconsistent or inaccurate markings due to manual stenciling processes. These inefficiencies lead to increased costs, potential safety risks, and reduced longevity of pavement markings.
Solution
RoadPrintz offers a robotic pavement marking system designed to automate and improve the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of road marking applications. The system utilizes a robotic arm mounted on a truck chassis, enabling precise and repeatable application of road markings without the need for manual stenciling or exposing workers to traffic. The RoadPrintz system surveys, maps, and paints markings with accuracy, and includes features such as automatic geo-location data logging and material logging. This approach reduces crew sizes, minimizes layout time, and enhances worker safety by keeping them inside the vehicle cab.
Target Audience
RoadPrintz targets traffic engineers, road painting contractors, and municipalities seeking to improve the safety and efficiency of their pavement marking operations.
Features
- Robotic arm with an IP67 rating for durability in outdoor environments
- Automated surveying and mapping capabilities for precise marking placement
- Stencil-free legend painting, supporting the full MUTCD alphabet, standard arrows, and custom symbols
- Automatic geo-location data logging for accurate record-keeping
- Material logging to track paint and bead usage
- Glass bead application for enhanced visibility
- Graco airless paint sprayer with Bluetooth-enabled data logger for pressure monitoring
- Touchscreen interface for easy operation and control
- Onboard electrical system with shore-power connection
- Multiple traffic cameras and monitors for enhanced situational awareness
- Automatic cone deployment