Gritt raises $34M to deploy construction robots starting with solar plants

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Construction robotics startup Gritt has emerged from stealth mode with $34 million in funding. The company aims to automate the most demanding and labor-intensive tasks found on construction sites. Gritt's initial focus will be on building solar energy installations using its robotic technology. The startup has broader ambitions beyond solar, with plans to expand its automation capabilities across the wider construction industry.

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