Construction sites across the U.S. are starting to see a robotic revolution thanks to Okibo’s autonomous drywall and painting robots. These AI-powered machines are helping contractors boost safety while improving productivity and maintaining high-quality results. Recently, Performance Contracting Inc. began deploying an Okibo drywall robot, a significant step in the company’s U.S. expansion.
Okibo was founded to bring automation and robotics to the construction industry, with a focus on solving safety issues and improving workflows. The company is led by CEO Guy German and has offices in Tel Aviv, Israel, and the United States. Okibo was created to bring robotics to the construction industry, focusing on tasks such as drywall and painting work. The company combines AI and 3D scanning to accurately map walls, and its autonomous robots are designed to perform tasks with minimal supervision. The team built the machines to be compact and mobile, so they can move easily around job sites while helping crews work safely.
Okibo’s robots use AI and 3D scanning to “see” walls and surfaces in detail. This helps them install drywall correctly and paint evenly across every wall. Because the robots handle measuring and alignment automatically, crews spend less time fixing mistakes or redoing work, which keeps projects moving and avoids extra costs.
Okibo’s drywall robots are small and maneuverable, allowing them to reach corners and tight spaces that would be inaccessible to traditional tools. They work on their own with minimal supervision and can power through long shifts, even in busy or tricky areas. The company says these machines can get up to five times more done than a crew of humans, which can be a real boost on fast-moving job sites.
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These robots also make work safer. By handling the heavy lifting and repetitive tasks, they cut down the chance of jobsite injuries. Crews can focus on supervising the robots and doing the specialized work humans do best, helping projects stay on schedule without putting anyone at risk.
In an industry facing a growing shortage of skilled labor, these robots help contractors maintain schedules, reduce downtime, and meet client expectations without overextending staff. Automated solutions like Okibo’s also free up workers to focus on more complex or skilled tasks, which supports better job satisfaction and retention. For contractors, this means projects can be completed faster, more safely, and with consistent quality; benefits that have immediate financial and operational implications.
“Robots can’t fall off ladders or get neck, back, arm, and shoulder injuries from repetitive movements, and Okibo’s robots nearly eliminate dust on a jobsite, leading to healthier indoor air quality and better respiratory health,” said Okibo COO and co-founder Nadav Shuruk. “In an industry that is quickly adapting new technologies to improve performance and safety, our robots are designed to operate alongside humans and literally require no tech skills or set-up time.”
By combining cutting-edge AI, compact engineering, and autonomous functionality, the Okibo drywall robot is reshaping how drywall and painting is done while addressing critical industry challenges.
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