RoBuild develops autonomous robotic systems for interior flooring, starting with LVP (luxury vinyl plank) installation. The company's mobile platform uses a robotic arm with vacuum tooling and vision-guided alignment to place full-size planks in real rooms, with a completed pilot install in a New Jersey home. RoBuild is currently recruiting contractor and operator partners for repeat pilot deployments.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Interior flooring installation, particularly LVP (luxury vinyl plank), remains a largely manual, repetitive process. Contractors face labor pressure and inconsistent installation quality, as crews must repeatedly align, place, and finish planks in every room, which is time-consuming and physically demanding.
Solution
RoBuild provides an autonomous robotic system for interior flooring installation, starting with LVP. The system combines a mobile base, articulated arm, and purpose-built vacuum tooling to handle, position, and place full-size planks. Vision-guided alignment ensures material is placed accurately against room geometry, while the mobile platform brings manipulation directly to the work site rather than requiring a fixed cell. The system is designed to operate in real, occupied rooms and has been proven in a real-home pilot installation, moving from lab capability toward repeat deployments with partner sites.
Target Audience
Primary customers are contractors, flooring installers, and construction operators seeking faster, more consistent installation capacity, as well as property owners interested in piloting autonomous flooring technology.
Features
- Mobile base with articulated robotic arm and multi-point vacuum end effector for handling standard LVP planks
- Vision-guided alignment system that positions material against room geometry for accurate placement
- Purpose-built vacuum gripper that spans the plank, distributes lift across multiple suction points, and keeps material stable during placement
- Operates in interior rooms and active job conditions, navigating occupied environments
- Lab system is operating, with a real-home pilot install completed in New Jersey and a pilot partner program currently recruiting contractors and operators