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Affordable housing is one of our our nation’s most critical challenges, impacting the financial health and quality of life for millions across the US. On Friday, I had the honor of joining experts and leaders driving change at the Ivory Prize Housing Innovation Summit. This inspiring group of innovators shares a collective vision for the future, where home ownership is accessible and serves as the backbone of stable and thriving lives for all. Canvas was selected by Ivory Innovations as one of the top eleven companies supporting the affordable housing movement in 2024. This recognition reaffirms our commitment of leveraging robotics to make building construction more efficient, while improving the conditions for those creating them. While I usually focus on the mechanics of how physical work gets done, it was incredibly refreshing to take a step back and gain a broader perspective on how new innovations are disrupting the entire value chain. Many of my peers were not only tackling construction-related problems, but also critical issues in home financing, permit regulation, housing policy, and workforce training. And these solutions are not just the future - they are here today. From a government-operated Housing Building Fund in Maryland to streamlined ADU incentives in California, these incredible people are hyper-focused on driving impact now. I’d like to congratulate the other ten finalists for their achievements thus far (Capsul, On3, Villa Homes, Foyer, HIAS, HON Partners, MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY, The City of San Diego, Compass Working Capital, and FirstRepair), and wish them many more to come. Here are some key takeaways that really stuck with me: - Home ownership is one of the largest levers for wealth creation that only a subset of Americans have access to - Supporting people to invest their capital in home ownership also drives investment in local businesses, further strengthening communities and creating opportunities - Home ownership, by improving individual livelihoods, also makes us economically stronger as a nation Thank you to Ivory Innovations for bringing us together to make a real difference. If we can collectively learn to build better, we can enable everyone to live better.

Canvas didn’t start as a robotics company - we started as drywall contractors. We learned about the challenges that drywallers and contractors face every day - the sore backs, long hours, and constant pressure to meet deadlines with limited resources. We learned that spraying and sanding is physically exhausting, wearing down even the most experienced crews over the years. Most importantly we learned that the work itself, while absolutely essential in building our future, has not evolved with technology. It’s the same manual exhausting process, day in and day out. We believed there had to be a better way, so we created the world’s first drywall robot. The Canvas 1200CX empowers those who build our world to complete Level 4 and 5 drywall finishes in 40% fewer touchpoints, reducing physical strain while mitigating the industry's acute labor shortage. Watch our 1200CX In-Action on the Canvas YouTube Channel (link in comments). #OurStory #BuildingTheFuture #Construction #Robotics

The industrial workforce is shrinking, and the world is not ready for it. "Last year, the industry needed to hire an estimated 546,000 more workers to balance supply and demand, but more people are leaving than entering" (Associated Builders and Contractors). A shortage of construction laborers will lead to: 1. Critical Infrastructure Delays, hindering access to essential services 2. Compromised Quality & Safety, leading to more structural failures 3. Worker Burnout and Shortage, leading to more worker injuries 4. Increased Inflationary Pressures, stemming from higher costs Throughout my education and career, I’ve always believed that technology designed to operate in conjunction with workers will be necessary to sustain our future. At Canvas, we're on a mission to empower construction workers with robotics making the work healthier and more efficient for the user, while attracting the next generation of workers with innovative tools. Watch our 1200CX Drywall Machine In-Action on our YouTube Channel (link in comments). #BuildingTheFuture #SkilledLabor #Construction #Robotics

Canvas has been recognized as one of BuiltWorlds Top 50 Robotics Companies of 2024. This award is a testament to the work that we’ve poured into our machines over the last seven years. Thank you to Built Worlds for recognizing us amongst such innovative companies, including our friends at Dusty Robotics & Raise Robotics. Thanks also to the Canvas team, our partners, and supporters for their continued belief in our mission to make on-site construction safer, more efficient, and innovative. #Robotics #Construction #ConTech

San Francisco Tech Week is Booming! We had an incredible turnout at our #SFTechWeek event yesterday with Dusty Robotics and RIOS Intelligent Machines. We were thrilled to showcase some of the latest innovations in AI & Robotics (including our very own 1200CX) and how they're positively impacting the future of industrial markets. A special shoutout to all our attendees for making the night memorable with insightful discussions and unique perspectives. Check out some highlights from the night below. #Construction #Robotics #AI

Canvas is co-hosting an event at #SFTechWeek! Join us at Canvas HQ tomorrow night as we team up with Tessa Lau at Dusty Robotics and Clinton Smith at RIOS Intelligent Machines for an evening centered around the impact of AI & Robotics in industrial markets. Enjoy food and drinks, cutting-edge robot demos, and insightful discussions on what the future will look like. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e4kvmvkK #Construction #Robotics #AI

Canvas 1200CX LA Demo Day is in the books! A massive thanks to everyone who attended, along with the Painters & Allied Trades Union DC36 for hosting us so generously. We appreciate all of your support and will continue to work together with unions to create a positive impact on job site safety, efficiency, and the future of construction. On to the next! #Construction #Robotics #UnionStrong

Canvas 1200CX Launch Featured in ENR! At our recent launch event in San Francisco, we unveiled the 1200CX, our latest and most compact drywall machine. "We want to do for interior construction what the steam shovel did for digging and excavating," said founder & CEO Kevin Albert at the event. The 1200CX is built for efficiency, performing precise level 4 and 5 drywall finishes in a fraction of the typical steps. Darren Bechtel, an early investor in Canvas and founder of Brick & Mortar Ventures, added, "They focused on the dull, dirty, and dangerous work—perfect for a robot—allowing people to focus on more exciting, complex jobs." Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/enr-1200cx

We Won a Pro Tool Innovation Award (Again)! Canvas is thrilled to announce that we've been awarded the 2024 Pro Tool Innovation Award in Robotics for our new 1200CX drywall machine. This is our second win of the award, reaffirming our commitment to making construction sites safer and more efficient around the globe. The PTIA awards select the most innovative and efficient tools shaping the future of construction, and are judged by hundreds of professional tradesmen and industry experts. Thank you to the Pro Tool Innovation Awards and our incredible team that pushed us towards yet another achievement. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gvDJr3fa #Innovation #Award #Construction

The 1200CX is Headed to LA! Join us for a live demo of our revolutionary 1200CX machine on October 2nd in Commerce, CA. Hosted by Canvas and the Painters & Allied Trades Union DC36, lunch and drinks included! You’ll have the unique opportunity to: - Watch the 1200CX Deliver a Level 4 & 5 Spray and Sand Procedure - Explore all of the 1200CX’s Latest Features, including All-Day Battery, All-Wheel Steering, and AI Spatial Recognition Software - Meet the Canvas Team & Learn More about our Mission to Support Construction Workers Register to Attend Here: https://bit.ly/la-demo-day #DemoDay #ConTech #Construction