Gritt has come out of stealth with $34 million in funding. The company is developing robots aimed at automating the most difficult tasks on construction sites, starting with the construction of solar plants before expanding to other work.
Why it matters
Construction involves labor-intensive and challenging tasks, and Gritt’s stated plan is to target these hard-to-automate areas with robotics. The $34 million raise signals investor interest in applying automation to physical, on-site construction work.
Who should care
Companies in the solar and construction sectors, as well as investors following robotics and automation startups, may find Gritt’s approach relevant given its initial focus on solar plant construction.