PulteGroup Pilots Robotic Home Construction at Babcock Ranch

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Slice of Construction Team
February 24, 2025

Key Highlights:

  • PulteGroup partnered with FBR to test AI-guided Hadrian X® robotic construction technology.

  • Structural walls were built in one day using an automated robotic arm and advanced adhesive.

  • This marks one of only 10 homes in the U.S. constructed using this advanced system.

  • The project took place in TerraWalk at Babcock Ranch, America’s first solar-powered town.

  • Demonstration is part of PulteGroup’s Innovation Way initiative to test emerging homebuilding technologies.

Notable Quotes:

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"This achievement shows PulteGroup is serious about intelligently leveraging innovation to drive greater efficiency in homebuilding."

Matt Koart, EVP & COO at PulteGroup
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"Southwest Florida’s TerraWalk at Babcock Ranch community serves as a proving ground for next-generation homebuilding technologies."

Josh Graeve, Southwest Florida Division President at PulteGroup

Why This Matters:

PulteGroup’s robotic-assisted home construction represents a major step forward in tackling labor shortages, improving efficiency, and enhancing sustainability in homebuilding. By integrating AI and robotics, the company is setting new industry standards while making high-quality homes more affordable and accessible. This successful pilot at Babcock Ranch signals the future of automated home construction in the U.S.