Top 10: Construction Robotics Companies

Robotics technology is rapidly transforming the construction industry, automating tasks that were once labour intensive and time consuming.

Companies are increasingly deploying robots for tasks such as bricklaying, demolition and concrete work. Automated bricklaying machines can lay bricks faster and more precisely than human workers, while robotic demolition equipment enhances safety in hazardous environments.

Robotic systems help reduce project timelines and labour costs, which helps in an industry with such narrow profit margins.  Quality control has also improved, with robots achieving consistent precision in repetitive tasks. Safety is another positive, as robots take on dangerous jobs like working at heights or in unstable structures.

Companies are reporting the most substantial benefits in large-scale, repetitive projects where the initial investment in robotics can be quickly offset by increased speed and reduced labour costs.

As the technology continues to advance, its application in construction is expected to expand, potentially reshaping the industry's workforce and operational models.

10 Fastbrick Robotics 

Valued at: 0.21bn
CEO: Mike Pivac
Country: Australia

Fastbrick Robotics is a Perth-based robotics company that created Hadrian X, the world's first fully automated bricklaying robot. It is mounted on a truck that can drive on-site to lay bricks, and can lay a maximum height of 3.6 metres. The automation is designed to minimise construction costs, while maintaining the highest standards of safety.

09 nLink

Valued at: 0.22bn
Country: Norway
nLink is responsible for supplying robotic arm and sensor technology to the construction industry. Its equipment has the ability to plan and excavate sites, install fence posts or silt fencing, and even pour concrete. The robotic arm is mounted on a vehicle, making it flexible and efficient in fulfilling its task.

08 EksoWorks 

Valued at: 0.23bn
CEO: Scott Davis~
Country: US
EksoWorks designs industrial exoskeletons to provide increased support for workers performing manual tasks such as lifting or drilling. This technology helps workers to maintain full range of motion whilst minimising physical stress, resulting in fewer injuries, improved efficiency and decreased worker compensation.

07 Built Robotics

Valued at: 0.38bn
CEO: Noah Ready-Campbell
Country: US
Built Robotics offers site autonomy technology used for various construction equipment like bulldozers or excavators. This technology’s software allows the machines to work on their own, perform tasks such as digging, hauling, and grading while workers oversee the job at hand, and make necessary adjustments when needed.

06 Construction Robotics

Valued at: 0.77bn
CEO: Danielle A. Proctor
Country: US
Construction Robotics is a leading company in the construction robotics industry, providing its SAM100 machine that automates masonry work, completing the work of six skilled masons. The effectiveness of the machine has led to a 50% reduction in work costs and doubled the speed of building. It also provides MULE that lifts materials up to 135kg and can be fixed to a robot and operate in hazardous environments.

05 Fischer International

Valued at: $1.1bn
CEO: Paulius Mironas
Country: Germany
From the German diversified manufacturing and technology company Fischer Group, BauBot is kind of a Swiss Army knife of robots, assisting crews with everything from lifting, drilling, cutting and more. The BauBot takes on demanding and exhausting tasks to reduce the risk of injury. It also features an integrated dust extraction system which reduces dust on construction sites, leading to healthier and cleaner worksites.

04 Boston Dynamics

Valued at: $1.1bn
CEO: Robert Playter
Country: US
Boston Dynamics is known for its Atlas robot, which is capable of performing a range of tasks such as climbing stairs and opening doors. It is designed to assist in construction projects, mostly during the demolition process and BIM modelling.

03 Advanced Construction Robotics

Valued at: 1.4bn
CEO: Stephen Muck
Country: US
Advanced Construction Robotics supplies TyBot, a rebar-tying robot that fastens rebar on big building projects for bridges, tunnels, and more. Tybot helps reduce the time it takes for workers to tie rebar by about 8 times and cut Workers’ time in hazardous areas by up to 70%.
 

02 Komatsu

Market Cap: $20bn
CEO: Hiroyuki Ogawa
Country: Japan
Komatsu is a company that develops and sells intelligent construction machinery that can perform tasks like excavating, hauling, bulldozing and grading automatically.  Komatsu’s intelligent machinery mainly includes sensors, controllers, communication infrastructures, and advanced algorithms.

01 ABB

Market Cap: 94bn
CEO: Morten Wierød
Country: Switzerland

ABB provides digitally connected and enabled industrial equipment and systems to customers in utilities, industry, transport and infrastructure sectors in Asia, Americas, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. It is headquartered in Zurich. It offers robotic automation in the fabrication of modular homes, robotic welding and material handling on building sites and 3D printing of houses and customised structures.

03 Advanced Construction Robotics

Valued at: 1.4bn
CEO: Stephen Muck
Country: US
Advanced Construction Robotics supplies TyBot, a rebar-tying robot that fastens rebar on big building projects for bridges, tunnels, and more. Tybot helps reduce the time it takes for workers to tie rebar by about 8 times and cut Workers’ time in hazardous areas by up to 70%.

02 Komatsu

Market Cap: $20bn
CEO: Hiroyuki Ogawa
Country: Japan
Komatsu is a company that develops and sells intelligent construction machinery that can perform tasks like excavating, hauling, bulldozing and grading automatically.  Komatsu’s intelligent machinery mainly includes sensors, controllers, communication infrastructures, and advanced algorithms.

01 ABB

Market Cap: 94bn
CEO: Morten Wierød
Country: Switzerland

ABB provides digitally connected and enabled industrial equipment and systems to customers in utilities, industry, transport and infrastructure sectors in Asia, Americas, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. It is headquartered in Zurich. It offers robotic automation in the fabrication of modular homes, robotic welding and material handling on building sites and 3D printing of houses and customised structures.