Dusty Robotics :: Construction Technology Company

Dusty Robotics is a Mountain View, California-based construction technology company founded in 2018 by MIT engineers. The company develops autonomous robotic systems that automate one of the most manual and error-prone processes on construction job sites: field layout. Its mission is to revolutionize the construction workforce by bridging the gap between digital BIM (Building Information Modeling) models and physical construction, ensuring “what is designed is what gets built.” Dusty’s solutions address chronic industry challenges such as labor shortages, rework (which can account for significant project costs), schedule delays, and miscommunication between design and field teams.

The company’s flagship product is the FieldPrinter (part of the FieldPrint Platform), an advanced autonomous mobile robot that prints highly accurate digital layouts directly onto concrete floors or other surfaces. Unlike traditional manual layout methods that rely on tape measures, chalk lines, and multiple workers, the FieldPrinter uses precise robotics, high-resolution printing (up to 600 DPI), and seamless BIM integration to deliver layouts at speeds of 10,000 to 15,000 square feet per day with just one operator. It achieves accuracy up to 1/16 inch and can print as close as 1¾ inches from obstacles.

Key capabilities and features:

• Multi-Trade Layout: Prints layouts for multiple trades (MEP, structural, architectural, etc.) simultaneously from coordinated BIM models, enabling early clash detection and better collaboration.
• Native BIM Integration: Direct support for Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, ensuring the latest model revisions are printed accurately without manual translation.
• Speed & Efficiency: Reduces layout time from weeks or months to days, freeing skilled workers for higher-value tasks and compressing overall project schedules.
• Quality & Accuracy: Delivers consistent, verifiable layouts with full traceability, minimizing costly rework and ensuring design intent reaches the field.
• Job-Site Ready: Robust, mobile design suitable for real construction environments, with advanced navigation and obstacle avoidance.

Dusty Robotics has been deployed on numerous high-profile projects, including life sciences facilities, advanced manufacturing sites, and innovative modular construction (e.g., LIFTbuild). Customers report significant savings (e.g., $80,000 on one project), improved safety, and better coordination among teams. The company continues to focus on North America while expanding its impact through robotics-powered tools that make construction faster, safer, and more productive.

By automating layout with robotics and BIM, Dusty positions itself as a leader in Construction 4.0, helping general contractors, subcontractors, and owners deliver complex projects with greater confidence and efficiency.