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Builder AssistReconfigurable robot platform that drills, cleans surfaces and paints facades4 deployments · 1 country
PaintJet
Boom-lift-mounted exterior painter; prep through topcoat on large commercial facades
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How it works on your site
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.
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.
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.
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.
Who has run it
1 deployment · 1 company
Will it work on your site
- Environment
- Outdoor, weather-dependentSensors monitor temperature, humidity, wind, and barometric pressure
- Surface
- Concrete, precast, tilt-up, structural steelMarine structures and wind turbines also listed
- Minimum project size
- 100,000 sq ftSmaller projects not economically viable (maker-stated)
- Transport
- Fits on two palletsPickup truck or small trailer (maker-stated)
- Positioning
- Boom lift requiredConnects to industry-standard lifts on site
- Control
- Remote-controlled, ground-operatedOperator stays at ground level
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- Site preparation
- PaintJet handles prepDrone inspection, surface washing, and surface prep included
- Crew size
- 2-3 person team per robotReplaces traditional 6-person painting crew
- Engagement model
- Full-service painting providerPaintJet supplies operators, equipment, and proprietary paint; robot not sold or leased
As the maker states it.
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