Gritt exits stealth with $32 million for robots to build solar plants — then, everything else
Gritt, a startup founded by two Carnegie Mellon-trained roboticists, develops an AI-powered system to automate solar panel installation, addressing a labor shortage in construction. The company uses off-the-shelf hardware, such as rented skidders and robotic arms, to create platforms controlled by its AI models, enabling precise and efficient installation of large solar panels. Gritt aims to expand its capabilities to include tasks like drilling and building racks, while focusing on a leaner cost structure by leveraging off-the-shelf components. The startup's AI models are designed to be generalizable, allowing the same pipeline to be reused across different tasks, enhancing efficiency and reducing the need for specialized hardware.
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