Summary
PaintJet is a boom-lift-mounted robotic painting end effector that sprays exterior surfaces on warehouses, distribution facilities, tilt-up structures, precast concrete, and structural steel; an operator on the ground controls positioning via joystick while onboard sensors maintain wall distance and monitor environmental conditions. The system covers surface preparation, primer, and topcoat application as a full-service engagement: PaintJet provides operators, proprietary Alpha Shield paint, and project oversight rather than selling or leasing the robot. PaintJet has been shipping since 2021, with $17M in total funding and coverage from CNBC, TechCrunch, and The Robot Report.
How it works on your site
Surface Preparation and Cleaning
Drones survey the site before painting to map surface needs and forecast optimal coatings. The system then scans the building using 3D cameras and ultrasonic sensors before the crew begins spray work. PaintJet handles covering, power washing, and surface preparation as part of the full-service engagement.
Primer Application
The Charlie end effector mounts to a standard boom lift and sprays primer while ultrasonic sensors maintain consistent wall distance. Environmental sensors monitor temperature, humidity, and wind speed, triggering go/no-go decisions before each application pass. The operator stays on the ground and controls lift positioning with a joystick remote.
Topcoat Application (One or Two Coats)
Topcoat application uses the same sensor-guided spray process as primer: the system adapts in real time to surface conditions while maintaining wall distance. PaintJet lists structural steel coatings, vermiculite coatings, intumescent coatings, and fireproof coatings among its service offerings.
What users have experienced
3 headcount reduction
Crew reduction
Paint jet25%
Performance
Paint jet5%
Cost reduction
Paint jetRobot deployment record
1 deployment on public record
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| Haskell Innovation Showcase demonstration |
Haskell
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Other companies that have deployed this robot
2 organizations on record for this robot
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