Gritt, MasTec Partner to Deploy Physical AI on Solar Sites

US construction robotics company Gritt has partnered with infrastructure developer MasTec to expand the deployment of artificial intelligence-powered robotic systems across renewable energy construction projects. Announced on 10 November 2026, the partnership will initially focus on MasTec Renewables' utility-scale solar projects across multiple US states, following field trials in which Gritt's technology supported the installation of megawatts of solar panels. The companies also plan to explore applications in other infrastructure sectors.

Gritt develops physical AI systems that operate through robotic attachments fitted to existing construction equipment. The technology is designed to perform tasks such as lifting and placing materials, assembly and material transportation, while construction workers supervise and validate operations. Its AI platform can adapt to different equipment configurations and site conditions, including wet, snowy and desert environments. The systems also collect operational information to support construction planning and job-site monitoring.

 

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The agreement follows MasTec Renewables' evaluation of Gritt's technology on active solar construction sites. The companies intend to expand deployments across a pipeline of utility-scale solar projects, where repetitive, physically demanding installation tasks create opportunities for automation. The approach allows construction teams to integrate robotics into existing workflows without replacing their entire equipment fleets. However, neither company disclosed the number of planned deployments or quantified productivity improvements from the initial trials.

Rob Turner, Vice President of Construction at MasTec Renewables, said, "Our craft workforce brings the skill and experience that make large-scale infrastructure possible." He emphasised the company's focus on equipping construction teams with technologies that improve safety and operational effectiveness. Puneet Puri, Co-founder and CEO of Gritt, said the partnership would help advance the company's construction intelligence systems through additional real-world deployments and MasTec's project expertise.

The partnership represents another step toward commercial adoption of physical AI in renewable energy construction. Gritt, backed by investors including Obvious Ventures, Union Square Ventures and First Round Capital, is developing robotic systems intended to operate across different construction tasks and environments. The expanded collaboration will initially target solar installations, with potential applications in other infrastructure projects as the technology develops.

 

Source: Gritt