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Okibo's autonomous construction finishing robot is painting, sanding and drywalling at the Netflix House entertainment venue project in Pennsylvania.
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Okibo
Okibo's autonomous construction finishing robot is painting, sanding and drywalling at the Netflix House entertainment venue project in Pennsylvania.
Okibo, a construction robotics company, announced its collaboration with Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI), one of the largest specialty contractors in the U.S.
PCI is utilizing Okibo's drywall and painting robots on the Netflix House project in King of Prussia, PA. Netflix House is a 100,000-square-foot experiential entertainment venue that will feature themed dining, retail shops and immersive experiences tied to shows such as Stranger Things and Bridgerton.
Okibo said its robot is successfully addressing several key challenges in the construction site's finishing process. Foremost, Okibo said workers are experiencing a significant reduction in physical burnout and fatigue among finish crews by eliminating the need for repetitive overhead work (no need for a lift or scaffold to perform work up to 12 feet). Secondly, PCI said it has seen an up to a 5x increase in productivity for Level 4 and Level 5 sanding jobs, while consistently meeting quality standards.
"We are proud to be building such a strong partnership with PCI, demonstrating the monetary and safety value of our drywall and sanding robotics,” said Nadav Shuruk, CEO, Okibo USA. Okibo's solutions empower skilled workers to perform their tasks more efficiently and safely.”
Unlike systems that rely on external references, Okibo said its robots operate nearly autonomously with the support of a skilled operator. The robots utilize a patented, AI-guided 3D scanning and real-time modeling algorithm to guide the robot with zero preparations, measurement tools, special marking or BIM tools. In addition to being very effective in large rooms, Okibo said the robots easily can be maneuvered into smaller, more confined spaces.
"I used a traditional power sander in one of the largest rooms on this job, and it took me all day. I was physically exhausted,” said Kevin Murphy, journeyman on the Netflix House project. “Then I used the Okibo robot in an identical room, and I didn't feel drained at all. I've come to really value this machine for what it is: it's saving my body. And with the company's focus on reducing ladder and scaffold use, it shows PCI cares about our long-term health and safety. I can definitely appreciate that outlook - preserving the labor force and minimizing injuries."
PCI and Okibo plan to extend their partnership for an upcoming data center construction project in Washington, D.C. later in 2025.
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