RPD 35
Autonomous pile-driving robot that carries, positions and drives steel piles for utility-scale solar tracker foundations
Price on request
At a glance
Specifications
| Payload | Max payload 34,000 lb |
|---|---|
| Capacity | Carries up to 224 piles |
| Compatibility | Piles up to 19 ft, W6x7 to W8x28 |
| Other | Coordinated fleets up to 24 h/day; AI-powered |
What it does
Pile distribution, pile driving
Where it works
About the maker
- Company
- Built Robotics
- Based in
- United States
- Status
- Active
- Sold in
- United States
- Rental or as a service
- Not found
Facts from the maker’s own website (builtrobotics.com), last checked 2026-10-29.
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