Self-Driving Tech Breaks Into US Construction Sites as Bedrock Robotics Emerges With $80M

Bedrock Robotics, a startup founded by former Waymo and Segment engineers, is advancing autonomous vehicle technology specifically designed for construction and worksites across the US.

With an $80 million funding round from Eclipse and 8VC, Bedrock aims to retrofit existing construction vehicles with self-driving kits, enabling smart, automated operations.

What is Bedrock Robotics developing for construction sites?

The company is building a sensor, compute, and intelligence platform that upgrades traditional off-road vehicles to autonomous machines capable of operating continuously and adapting to dynamic site conditions.

Their technology helps automate project tasks by understanding goals and changing environments to optimize construction workflows.

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Bedrock Robotics is testing its self-driving retrofit kits across multiple US states including Arkansas, Arizona, Texas, and California with top construction firms.

How are ex-Waymo engineers shaping off-road autonomous tech?

Led by CEO Boris Sofman, who previously headed Waymo’s self-driving trucks program, the team brings deep expertise in robotics and autonomy from consumer and industrial sectors.

Co-founders, including CTO Kevin Petersen and engineering VPs Ajay Gummalla and Tom Eliaz, bolster Bedrock’s technological edge.

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Bedrock’s retrofit kits enable around-the-clock construction work

By converting existing vehicles with advanced sensors and AI, Bedrock enables 24/7 operations without the need for new fleet purchases, increasing efficiency and reducing labor shortages.

Their current tests involve major construction firms, including Sundt Construction and Zachry Construction, across states like Arkansas, Arizona, Texas, and California.

The growing market for autonomous off-road vehicles

Bedrock enters a rising sector, seeing startups like Pronto, Kodiak Robotics, and Overland AI targeting mining, defense, and industrial vehicles with self-driving tech.

As construction faces pressures from workforce shortages and heightened productivity demands, autonomous retrofit kits represent a strategic solution to future-proof operations.