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Excavators, Meet AI: Gravis Nabs $200 Million From SoftBank To Give Construction Equipment Brains

Gravis Robotics has raised $200 million in a Series A round led by SoftBank, marking the largest Series A in construction equipment history, to integrate AI into heavy machinery such as excavators. The funding will accelerate the deployment of autonomous and semi-autonomous systems that enhance efficiency and safety on construction sites.

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Excavators, Meet AI: Gravis Nabs $200 Million From SoftBank To Give Construction Equipment Brains
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By John Koetsier, Senior ContributorSource:

Forbes InnovationHello, largest series-A in construction equipment ever. Gravis Daily digest of what matters in AI.

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