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Construction Robotics

MULE lift assist and SAM bricklaying robots

MULE (Material Unit Lift Enhancer) provides lift assistance for materials up to 135 lbs, while SAM (Semi-Automated Mason) autonomously lays 2,000-3,000 bricks per day using computer vision and robotic arms.

$7.74M raisedEstablished
Founded 2011 · 130+ MULE units and 11+ SAM units deployed nationwide
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WHY IT EXISTS

Why This Tool Exists

The Problem

Manual material handling on construction sites leads to worker injuries and slow productivity. Workers can only lay 400-600 bricks per day manually and lifting materials over 135 lbs requires multiple workers, creating safety risks and labor bottlenecks.

The Solution

MULE robots assist with lifting materials up to 135 lbs while SAM robots autonomously lay 2,000-3,000 bricks per day using computer vision and robotic arms. Both systems work alongside human operators to double productivity while reducing injury risk.

USAGE

How You Use It

Delivery Method
Mobile App
Integrations
Not publicly specified
Disciplines
Construction
Workflows
Data & Automation
Project Phases
Construction Administration
Project Types
Commercial, Residential, Infrastructure, Industrial
TRANSPARENCY

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

Input
What it needs
Required:Material placement specifications, Brick layout patterns, Human operator supervision
Optional:Project schedules, Safety protocols, Quality requirements
Formats:Physical material handling, Construction plans, Site layouts
Output
What you get
Format:Completed construction work with productivity metrics
Fields:Bricks laid per day, Materials lifted, Productivity increase percentage, Safety incident reduction
Algorithm
How it works
Model:Proprietary computer vision and robotic control systems
Accuracy:SAM lays 2,000-3,000 bricks/day (5x human productivity), MULE doubles material handling productivity
Privacy
How your data is protected
Retention:Project-based retention (duration not specified)
Training:Not publicly specified
Compliance:Not publicly specified
API
Integration
Endpoint:Contact vendor for integration details
Method:Not publicly documented
USE CASES

Use Cases

  • ·Bricklaying automation for commercial and residential construction
  • ·Material lifting assistance to reduce worker injuries
  • ·Masonry productivity improvement on large-scale projects
  • ·Labor shortage mitigation in construction trades
  • ·Safety enhancement through reduced manual lifting
PRICING

Pricing

Free
Demo available on request
Pro
MULE: $70,000-$80,000 purchase or $200-$300/day rental; SAM: $500,000 purchase or $20,000/month rental
Enterprise
Custom lease and service agreements available
Sources & Research NotesResearch date: 2026-02-01
Data Sources (6)
Fields Checked (10)
company-name, founder, year-founded, products, capabilities, productivity-metrics, pricing, deployment-count, privacy-policy, funding-total
Not Found (6)
api-documentation, integrations, compliance-certifications, detailed-data-retention, algorithm-specifics, training-data-policies
About this research: This record summarizes the cited sources and fields checked. A research date does not establish hands-on testing. Consult the original sources for current details and limitations.
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