Renovate Robotics

Can a robot revolutionize the $60 billion roofing industry? Meet the founders who are making it happen. In this episode of BitBuilders, we had Dylan and Andy from Renovate Robotics, and we got to learn about their journey in automating roofing installation, the challenges of hardware startups, and their unique approach to scaling a robotics business in construction. Tune in to find out about:  ✅ The complexities of the roofing market and industry consolidation  ✅ Designing a cable-operated robot for shingle installation  ✅ Balancing business models: subcontracting vs leasing  ✅ Iterative development and manufacturing strategies for hardware startups Listen on Spotify to discover how these founders are tackling a massive market with innovative robotics technology. Link: https://lnkd.in/dvhUxxaD ----------------------------------- Sign up to the #1 Newsletter In Construction Tech & Robotics. Join over 1,000 like-minded Founders, Investors and Techies disrupting the way we build. Forever : https://lnkd.in/gHJDJbjR -----------------------------------  #podcast #construction #constructionindustry #bricksandbytes #startups  #architecture #design #civilengineering #engineering #constructiontechnology #engineer #architect #civilengineer #concrete #podcaster #podcasting #entrepreneur #podcasts #podcastlife #startups #entrepreneurship 

New York Climate Week was a huge success! We had a great time engaging with founders, investors, and corporates who are focused on one of the biggest challenges and opportunities of our time. Some of our favorite events? - Saint Gobain's Sustainable Construction Talk - AlleyCorp's Climate Founder Breakfast led by Abe Murray - New Climate Futures at Newlab We'll see you next year! 🚀 🤖 🌎 #nycw #newyorkclimateweek

Today we're announcing Rufus V1 - our next generation roofing robot. At twice the speed and half the weight, Rufus V1 is designed to excel on large multifamily projects and commercial buildings. We're already working with some of America's biggest roofers to test in the real world and accelerate our path to market. Rufus V1 is a huge inflection point for Renovate Robotics, and a step forward in our mission to transform the roofing industry into a safer and more productive trade! Lots more to come... 🚀 🤖

Renovate Robotics is revolutionizing the roofing industry with its robots designed to install roof shingles with unparalleled precision and accuracy. These robots operate using a winch-based system, following a meticulous X, Y-axis pattern to lay down shingles, enhancing efficiency and safety in the process. By automating this traditionally manual and hazardous task, Renovate is on a mission to modernize roofing practices that are often perceived as dull, dirty, and dangerous. The company's strategic approach involves collaborating with roofing contractors initially, with plans to transition to a Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, offering robot leases to trained contractors. Moreover, Renovate's robots gather valuable data that can fuel advancements in future technology iterations. This data may also be leveraged for purposes such as installation validation for insurance providers, adding another layer of value to the innovative solution. Renovate is not just transforming the roofing industry but also paving the way for widespread adoption of advancements like solar shingles. The company's forward-thinking approach is reshaping the landscape of roofing practices, ushering in a new era of innovation and efficiency. #RenovateRobotics #Robotics #Innovation #RoofingIndustry #TechnologyTransformation

Last week we hosted the Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) at our offices in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. If you're a leader in the roofing industry and you're not a part of RT3, you're missing out! A huge thank you to Karen L. Edwards and Heidi J. Ellsworth who helped organize this event, and catalyzed a collaborative discussion across RT3's members and the Renovate Robotics team. The future of the roofing industry is bright 🚀🤖 #roofing #startups #RT3

We just welcomed a new engineer to our team! Adam Chung brings experience from software engineering roles at iRobot and Vicarious Surgical. He studied mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon, and is currently completing a masters degree at Georgia Tech in computational perception. His favorite roof? The roof of Casa Mila - the last residence designed by Antoni Gaudí 🤩 Please join us in welcoming Adam! 🚀👷 Want to work alongside Adam and the rest of the Renovate Robotics team? We just opened applications for 5 more positions at Renovate Robotics - apply today!

February was a huge month for Renovate Robotics! We attended the International Roofing Expo (IRE) and the National Association of Homebuilders' International Builders Show (NAHB IBS) in Las Vegas. Across both shows we met with hundreds of roofing contractors who share our vision for a safer and more productive roofing industry. We also walked away with the top prize in the NAHB IBS pitch competition. Thank you to the show audience who picked Renovate Robotics as their favorite start-up! Hats off to Heidi J. Ellsworth of RoofersCoffeeShop® and Dave Cooper 🎥 who streamed coverage of Renovate live from the show floor and shared our vision to an even bigger audience! #internationalbuildersshow #internationalroofingexpo #roofing #startups #robotics

We took the stage at the biggest event in home construction yesterday... And we walked away as the audience favorite! The National Association of Home Builders' International Builders' Show brings together more than 70,000 builders in Las Vegas each year. This year we were invited to participate in the Startup Zone and showcase the launch of Rufus, our automated roofing robot. We were proud to take the stage and pitch alongside some of the biggest names in construction - Oldcastle, GE, Houzz, Schluter, and Masonite - and we couldn't be more excited about the impact that Renovate Robotics is making on the future of the roofing industry. If you're at the International Builders Show, come find us in the Startup Zone - Booth W4355.

Hello world - meet Rufus. Rufus is an automated roofing robot designed to double productivity and improve safety for roofing contractors. Roofing is the second most dangerous occupation in the United States, and contractors consistently struggle to recruit skilled labor. We believe robotics and AI are going to transform the roofing industry, and Rufus is just the start! If you're headed to the International Roofing Expo next week, come by and see us at booth #9113.

We're excited to be participating in this year's International Roofing Expo! The International Roofing Expo (IRE) is the largest event in roofing, drawing over 14,000 roofers from across America. This year's IRE will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center on February 6-8. Are you attending this year's IRE? Come find us in the central hall at booth 9113! #IRE #internationalroofingexpo