AgiBot Raise A2 Proves 8 Hour Drywall Sanding and Interior Paint Spraying on Residential Construction Sites

AgiBot has successfully demonstrated the Raise A2 humanoid robot completing an eight hour continuous trial in drywall sanding and airless paint spraying. This development offers a practical solution for residential construction sites where repetitive, dust heavy tasks frequently cause fatigue among tradies. The robot was deployed in a simulated residential interior to evaluate its stamina and precision over a full working shift. Using standard commercial power tools, the machine seamlessly transitioned from smoothing newly plastered walls to applying even coats of interior paint.

During the demanding physical trial, the AgiBot Raise A2 achieved an impressive 0.3 millimetre planar flatness across all sanded surfaces. It maintained consistent pressure against the plasterboard, ensuring a perfectly smooth finish ready for coating. To address health and safety concerns typical of construction environments, the robot operated a vacuum integrated sander that captured 99.2 percent of airborne dust. This exceptional dust mitigation keeps the jobsite clean and reduces the need for extensive post sanding cleanup. When switching to the airless paint sprayer, the machine followed precise horizontal and vertical trajectories, avoiding the common pitfalls of paint runs or uneven coverage.

This continuous eight hour performance proves that humanoid robots can handle strenuous physical labour in the building industry. By maintaining exact tolerances and managing hazardous dust effectively, the Raise A2 shows strong potential as an on site assistant for small business contractors. Tradies can delegate the tedious preparation and base coat spraying to the robot while focusing their own expertise on complex trim work and final detailing.