BotCrew provides a robot‑as‑a‑service platform that leases autonomous utility robots, such as the Gravion, to automate labor‑intensive tasks on utility‑scale solar construction sites. The robot can run up to 48 hours on a diesel tank, pull cables, transport heavy loads and complete a 90‑minute job in about three minutes, helping contractors cut labor costs, improve safety and accelerate project timelines.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Solar construction projects require extensive manual labor for tasks such as cable pulling, equipment transport, and material handling, leading to high labor costs, safety risks, and slow project timelines, especially in large‑scale utility solar farms.
Solution
BotCrew offers a robot‑as‑a‑service platform that provides autonomous utility robots, notably the Gravion robot, to automate repetitive and physically demanding tasks on solar construction sites. Gravion operates for up to 48 hours on a 23‑gallon diesel tank, can be started in five minutes, and delivers a 90‑minute job in roughly three minutes, dramatically accelerating workflow. The robot’s high‑torque 26 hp diesel engine and robust lift and pulling capacities enable it to transport heavy loads, pull DC and messenger wires, and perform material handling with minimal operator input. By leasing the robot for six‑month or longer periods, contractors gain access to advanced automation without upfront capital expense, improving safety, reducing labor reliance, and maintaining consistent performance across a wide temperature range.
Target Audience
Primary customers are solar EPC contractors and utility‑scale solar developers who need to accelerate construction schedules, lower labor costs, and improve on‑site safety.
Features
- 48 hours continuous runtime on a 23 gal diesel tank with a 26 hp liquid‑cooled diesel engine for high torque and low emissions
- Quick 5‑minute start‑up and intuitive controls suitable for novice operators
- Specialized spool carrier attachment for automated DC cable and messenger‑wire pulling, reducing manual labor and downtime
- Lift capacity of 1,800 lb at the hitch point and 1,400 lb 24 in behind, plus drawbar pulling force up to 2,000 lb for material handling
- Ultra‑low‑profile, foldable‑antenna design that operates in temperatures from –13 °F to 158 °F
- Available on a lease basis (6 + months), enabling flexible, on‑demand deployment for solar construction projects