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Built Robotics makes autonomous construction robots for the solar industry. Its main product is an autonomous piling system that trenches and installs foundations to depths over 60 inches, running with minimal human supervision on dangerous sites. The robot uses sensors and software to adapt to different soils, from loose, dry materials to cohesive, poorly draining ones. It is sold or leased to solar contractors, with optional maintenance, software updates, and training to support turnkey robotic operations and safety.
About Built Robotics
Industries
Robotics & Automation
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$112M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2016
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 950 million solar panel 2030 target creates massive addressable market for piling automation.
- $1.63 billion construction robotics investment signals strong sector tailwinds and capital availability.
- Black & Veatch partnership and 30,000+ safe operating hours establish enterprise credibility.
What critics are saying
- China's April 2026 rare earth magnet export ban halts 80% RPD 35 production immediately.
- Boston Dynamics Spot and Fastbrick Hadrian X directly compete in autonomous solar construction.
- Roin Technologies integration delays since 2023 suggest execution challenges scaling product portfolio.
What makes Built Robotics unique
- RPD 35 achieves 300 piles/day versus 100 manual, directly enabling 2030 solar panel targets.
- Retrofit model upgrades existing equipment, lowering adoption barriers versus purpose-built competitors.
- Roin Technologies acquisition enables end-to-end excavation-to-concrete automation across solar projects.
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Funding
Total Funding
$112M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
3 Rounds
Tiger Global
Founders FundIndustry standards
Benefits
Medical, vision, & dental plans
Competitive compensation
401(k) with matching
Paid holidays & PTO
Wellness reimbursement
Lunch & snacks
Tsa precheck
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -2%1 year growth
↑ 2%2 year growth
↑ 2%Built Robotics introduced the RPD 35 solar piling robot, and the industry received a significant influx of $1.63 billion in investment.
Built Robotics' RPD35 Pile Driver: Venturing into utility-scale solar projects demands efficient solutions for driving large piles.
Built Robotics' RPD35 Pile Driver: Venturing into utility-scale solar projects demands efficient solutions for driving large piles.
California-based startup Built Robotics has unveiled a huge autonomous construction robot that speeds up the creation of utility-scale solar farms — accelerating the transition to a clean energy future and making workers safer, too.
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About Built Robotics
Industries
Robotics & Automation
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$112M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2016
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