What Raise Robotics Builds
Raise Robotics builds multi-purpose autonomous robots aimed at handling large, hazardous tasks in industrial and marine settings. The company leverages a mobile platform that can be adapted for tasks like facade work and, now, shipyard coating applications. Their business model centers on deploying these robots for clients needing reliable, certified automation to fill workforce shortages and reduce exposure to hazardous conditions.
shipyard coating robots
Raise Robotics announced development plans for autonomous shipyard coating robots. These robots are designed to apply coatings to large surfaces without operating directly on them, minimizing human presence in explosive atmospheres. The system is being engineered to meet ATEX Zone 2 requirements, with deployment details yet to be finalized.
- Progress toward ATEX Zone 2 certification and operation in paint halls.
- Commercial pilot deployments in shipyard or marine infrastructure settings.
- Adoption rate and real-world impact on labor shortages in industrial coating.
Recent news
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- 2026-08 — Raise Robotics has announced plans to develop autonomous robots for shipyard coating applications, using a mobile platform designed to coat large surfaces without crawling on them and to meet engineering requirements for operation in explosive atmospheres, such as ATEX Zone 2 environments. Robotics & Automation News
Bottom Line
Raise Robotics targets growing workforce and safety concerns in shipbuilding with its new autonomous coating robot plans. Success will depend on technical validation and adoption in regulated, hazardous environments.
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FAQs
What are Raise Robotics' shipyard coating robots designed to do?
They are designed to autonomously apply coatings to large surfaces in shipyards, reducing the need for humans to work directly on hazardous or explosive surfaces.
Are these robots available for purchase or deployment now?
No, Raise Robotics has announced its development plans but commercial deployment in shipyards has not yet begun.
What makes Raise Robotics' approach different from other coating systems?
Unlike systems that crawl directly on surfaces or require scaffolding, Raise's robots operate off-surface using a mobile base and are being engineered for certified use in explosive environments, aimed at meeting ATEX Zone 2 requirements.