Blattner Deploys Robots on Solar Projects

Blattner has signed a three-year agreement to deploy dozens of Built Robotics’ AI-powered robots on solar projects across the United States. The robots will assist Blattner’s crews with pile driving, surveying, material handling, drilling, and trenching.

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“Safety is a priority for us,” said Brandon Bruski, VP–Solar at Blattner, in a statement. “Our work with Built allows us to remove the risks of pile driving to team members on-site while also maintaining and even improving quality, accelerating project schedules, and delivering certainty to our clients.”

A key aspect of the partnership is creating a tangible improvement in job site safety, according to Built. Traditionally, solar construction activities such as piling can be dangerous, opening workers up to struck-by, pinch, slip-trip-and-fall, and soft-tissue injuries if proper risk mitigations are not in place.

The robots are managed by trained operators working at a safe distance from the equipment. By taking workers out of harm’s way, the technology significantly reduces the potential for injuries and improves the capacity for safe operations.

“Blattner is the leader in their field and earning their trust means a lot,” said Noah Ready-Campbell, CEO, Built Robotics, in a statement. “Our robots have already deployed on five Blattner projects, and on each of them we’ve both learned from the subject matter experts in the field and delivered a quality work product that’s ready for the next crew. It’s an honor to have this partnership and take things to the next level.”

All of Built’s robots also utilize an 8-Layer Safety System, which includes AI-powered personnel detection, geofence barriers, and other safety mechanisms. This safety system has a 100% success rate, according to the company, with zero injuries caused by Built’s robots across dozens of construction projects to date.