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If you build data centers, you are at the epicenter of a technological revolution. To meet demand, developers need to build 2-4x more capacity in the next 5 years than in the previous 25. New markets and a shrinking labor pool demand innovative tools to keep projects on time and on budget. In our latest article with Data Center Frontier, learn how GCs are leveraging drywall robots to: - Accelerate delivery - Maintain consistent quality, even with newer crews - Improve jobsite safety - especially for high-height work - Scale up fast, without taking on more risk Link in the comments below.

Voices of the Industry: How Construction Robots Are Helping GCs Meet Unprecedented Demand “We can’t build data centers the same way we used to.” — Bill Kleyman 🇺🇦 In our latest 'Voices of the Industry' contributed article, Kevin Albert, co-founder and CEO of Canvas, ties in the above quote to make a compelling case for why "drywall robots" should no longer be viewed a futuristic luxury for general contractors (GCs). In fact, they’re increasingly emerging as a critical path solution for hyperscale data center construction. As AI drives record-breaking demand, GCs are being tasked with building 2–4x more capacity over the next five years than in the past 25. But they’re doing it in smaller markets, with shrinking labor pools, tighter tolerances, and heightened scrutiny on quality and safety. Albert explains how Canvas’s autonomous drywalling robots deliver: ✅ 100% productivity at any height (vs. a 50% drop-off in traditional builds). ✅ Rapid setup and training—get new operators up to speed in a week. ✅ Digitally native QA/QC data to optimize workflows and catch issues early. ✅ Safer jobsites, reducing falls and repetitive motion injuries. He writes, “Forward-thinking GCs are leveraging robots to remain competitive and meet project deadlines, especially for critical path work like drywall.” 🏗️ This piece is a must-read for anyone navigating the AI data center construction boom. 📄 Read the full article by Kevin Albert here: https://lnkd.in/edYWHUkX #DataCenters #Robotics #ConstructionTech #CanvasRobots #Hyperscale #DigitalInfrastructure #VoicesoftheIndustry #DataCenterFrontier

Datacenter build timelines are extensive - and drywall often sets the pace. Drywall subcontractors that help data center GCs build faster and at scale have a unique opportunity for competitive advantage. In the latest issue of Walls & Ceilings Magazine, Canvas CEO Kevin Albert explains how drywall robots are key to achieving that edge. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gy7kDqGK

Canvas is thrilled to be part of BuiltWorlds Top 50 Robotics Companies of 2025 (for the fourth year in a row!). With construction's labor shortage at an all-time high, our mission to build technology that supports workers has never been more critical. Recognitions like these are a testament to that goal and the incredible work our team has pioneered over the last eight years. Thank you to BuiltWorlds for the recognition amongst other incredible companies in the space, including our friends at Raise Robotics & Dusty Robotics. Here's to another year!

Canvas is thrilled to be part of BuiltWorlds Top 50 Robotics Companies of 2025 (for the fourth year in a row!). With construction's labor shortage at an all-time high, our mission to build technology that supports workers has never been more critical. Recognitions like these are a testament to that goal and the incredible work our team has pioneered over the last eight years. Thank you to BuiltWorlds for the recognition amongst other incredible companies in the space, including our friends at Raise Robotics & Dusty Robotics. Here's to another year!

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🚀 Excited to lead a roundtable discussion at #RoboticsInvest 2025 this week in Boston on: "Product Scoping & Development for Startups in Robotics." I’ll be bringing together startup founders, seasoned operators, and leading investors to unpack some of the biggest challenges in building robotics products—from first idea to market launch and scale. We’ll dive into: 🔍 Finding product-market fit 🧠 Incorporating the voice of the customer 📐 Smart design decisions 💸 BOM cost optimization 🔗 Supply chain strategies 🏭 Manufacturing at scale The goal? Collaborate, compare notes, and pull out actionable best practices that help accelerate innovation across the ecosystem. Massive thanks to Mark Martin, Fady Saad, and the Cybernetix Ventures team for making this event possible. If you're at the event, don’t miss the roundtables—they're a rare chance to engage in real, no-fluff conversations with peers who are building the future of robotics. Let’s build smarter, faster, together. #robotics #startups #hardwarestartups #productdevelopment #bostontech #venturecapital

Data center construction is facing unprecedented demand. North America’s digital infrastructure market is on track to hit $110.8 billion by 2030, driving a 34% year-over-year increase in capacity while vacancy rates hover at just 1.9%. While accelerated timelines are essential to meet demand fueled by artificial intelligence, data centers require even more precision than typical projects to create air-tight, high-ceiling, and temperature-controlled environments. Amidst these demands and significant labor shortage issues, innovative solutions are necessary. Canvas is engineering our newest machine to tackle the unique finishing demands of modern data centers with ease. With 20+ feet of vertical reach and dedicated software features, the (COMING SOON) is set to redefine data center drywall by achieving centimeter-level precision and slashing project timelines. Stay tuned.

Data center construction is facing unprecedented demand. North America’s digital infrastructure market is on track to hit $110.8 billion by 2030, driving a 34% year-over-year increase in capacity while vacancy rates hover at just 1.9%. While accelerated timelines are essential to meet demand fueled by artificial intelligence, data centers require even more precision than typical projects to create air-tight, high-ceiling, and temperature-controlled environments. Amidst these demands and significant labor shortage issues, innovative solutions are necessary. Canvas is engineering our newest machine to tackle the unique finishing demands of modern data centers with ease. With 20+ feet of vertical reach and dedicated software features, the (COMING SOON) is set to redefine data center drywall by achieving centimeter-level precision and slashing project timelines. Stay tuned.

Universal Robots just released a new case study in partnership with Canvas, featuring our 1200CX machine. "Construction sites, long considered bastions of manual labor, are experiencing a technological shake-up thanks to Canvas, a San Francisco startup that has developed a robotic system to tackle the arduous task of drywall finishing." The 1200CX is transforming drywall operations by delivering: - 60% faster schedules. What once took 5-7 days can now be accomplished in 2 for Level 4 (drywall seams) & Level 5 (entire wall) finishes. - 40% less direct labor. Crews can leave the brunt work to the machine, allowing them to focus on high-value parallel activities. - Improved safety and ergonomics. 12 feet of vertical reach and full spray/sand capabilities eliminate injury-prone tasks. Powered by the UR10e cobot and Canvas's self-mapping perception, carbon-fiber mast, and advanced material handling systems, the 1200CX runs without BIM files or pre-planning. An operator presses "start" and watches the 1200CX scan, begin spraying, and sand with ±1 N force accuracy. Real-world impact. Real lives changed. Watch the full case study below.