Xpanner introduced X1 Kit, a scalable Physical AI-based retrofit solution for construction site automation. The kit addresses challenges such as labor shortages, safety risks, and operational inefficiencies with a flexible, equipment-agnostic system that can be integrated into existing construction machinery.
Since its formation in South Korea in 2020, Xpanner has been at the forefront of advancing construction technology. Founded by industry experts Henri Lee, David Shin, and Ryan Park, the company expanded to the U.S. in 2023 with a goal to transform cutting-edge technology into something tangible and beneficial for operators on the ground. They inaugurated this expansion with their automation-ready package, which offers construction equipment like the Orteco Pile Driver and Develon Excavator, pre-configured with automation-enhancing features—such as remote control, smart attachments (tiltrotator), and precision guidance systems. X1 further solidifies their vision, integrating Physical AI capabilities to transform existing construction machines across all brands and models into intelligent Software-Defined Machinery (SDM).
Xpanner’s current customers had exclusive access to X1 and are using the technology in forward deployments. X1 is officially available on the market and its designed for immediate field readiness. It can currently be used across a range of construction applications’ deployed on pile drivers, with plans underway to extend its use to additional machinery.
X1 is used in applications such as pile driving for solar installations. It is designed to automate complex tasks, reducing the need for highly skilled labor while lowering costs and improving efficiency. In a recent piling project, the system reduced labor requirements by 80% and operation time by 50%. The system also incorporates adaptive capabilities, allowing it to improve performance over time on the jobsite.
Key to X1’s operation is a triad of Xpanner’s advanced technologies: Mango, M2, and a proprietary software suite. Mango, a hardware control marvel, facilitates highly precise machine operations, while M2 processes environmental data to strategize and transmit real-time operational commands. Accompanying these modules is a centralized platform that manages seamless integration and user interactions, enhancing oversight and optimizing workflow through continuous remote updates.
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