The paint job in construction will not be the same.
The era of painters suspended on scaffolding could have its days numbered. The American company Lucid Bots presented the new painting model called Sherpa drone, capable of spraying paint on facades and skyscrapers with impressive speed, painting 18 m² per minute, reducing costs by half and increasing safety at extreme heights.
Sherpa, which was already known for washing windows and building facades, is now transformed into a complete construction assistant, ready to carry out painting, coating and even waterproofing. The secret is in its modular design, which allows new modules to be attached without having to replace the main equipment.
The drone operates at a height of 50 meters supported by a power cable that guarantees continuous operation, a single operator with simple controls can operate the system, eliminating the need for scaffolding, ladders or equipment exposed to risk. According to Lucid Bots, this makes the process three times faster and up to 20 times more efficient in certain scenarios, but what really sets the Sherpa apart is its built-in AI.
Unlike a common one that only analyzes data, this technology allows the drone to perceive the environment and act in real time, adjusting the spray according to the wind, the angle of the wall and even the texture of the surface. The result is a uniform layer of paint, even on complex structures, “Robots are the arms and legs of AI, said Andrew Asher, CEO of lucidbots.
There are concrete facts, the drone increases productivity, improves security and expands human prosperity. The development comes at a strategic time, the construction sector in the United States is facing a serious labor shortage with 40% of qualified workers expected to retire by 2031.
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