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Spring 2025 GRASP SFI: Harshil Parekh, BotBuilt, “From GRASP to BotBuilt: Using Robotics and AI to Revolutionize Construction”
February 26 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This was a hybrid event with in-person attendance in Levine 307 and virtual attendance…
ABSTRACT
Construction remains one of the least automated industries, struggling with labor shortages, inefficiencies, and rising costs. At BotBuilt, we are revolutionizing the way homes are built by leveraging robotics and AI to automate framing, making construction faster, safer, and easier.
In this talk, I will discuss the key challenges we are solving at BotBuilt, from automating complex construction tasks to integrating robotics seamlessly into existing workflows. I will then share how my experiences at the GRASP Lab have equipped me to tackle these problems. By bridging research with real-world applications, I’ll highlight how the skills I developed at Penn directly contribute to advancing robotics and AI in construction.
Presenter
Harshil Parekh
Harshil is a Robotics Software Engineer at BotBuilt, where he develops autonomous robotic systems for construction. He holds an MSE in Robotics from the University of Pennsylvania and a BE in Mechanical Engineering from VIT Vellore. His expertise lies in robotics software, computer vision, and automation.
At Penn, Harshil conducted research under Dr. Nadia Figueroa, working on manipulator arms and perception-driven robotics. With a diverse background, he has also gained valuable experience working in business and product development roles at several startups, giving him a unique perspective on bridging engineering and business.
Harshil is passionate about leveraging his skills to create innovative solutions in the robotics industry, with a particular interest in CV for applications in manufacturing and warehouse automation. Driven by a vision for smarter and more sustainable automation, Harshil strives to develop solutions that enhance efficiency while reducing environmental impact.