Gritt launches with $32.4M for construction robotics retrofits
Puneet Puri and Vishal Dugar are starting with solar farms, where Gritt says its retrofit systems have placed tens of thousands of panels without breakage.
By Ryan Merket · Published
Primary source: Business Wire
Why it matters
Gritt's retrofit model could scale construction robotics without forcing contractors to replace their fleets. Its next test is expanding from two field systems to dozens while preserving jobsite reliability.
Puneet Puri and Vishal Dugar brought Gritt out of stealth on July 21st with $32.4 million in funding and a practical approach to construction robotics: add robotic arms and AI to the equipment contractors already own.
The San Francisco-based Gritt mounts its systems on common jobsite machines, including skid steers and forklifts. Gritt is starting with the repetitive work of moving and placing panels on utility-scale solar farms, then plans to expand into assembly, material transport, verification and site planning.…
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