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DeWalt has launched an autonomous drill robot designed for faster and more accurate data center construction. The robot, developed in collaboration with August Robotics, operates up to 10 times faster and with a 99.97% accuracy rate, addressing the demanding concrete drilling tasks required for securing server racks.

Over the past months, the robot has been tested through ten phases of the data center construction process, resulting in a total of 80 weeks saved in project time. The shorter construction timeline is crucial for meeting the increasing demand for data centers.

The robot also collaborates effectively with other robots in a fleet system. DeWalt plans to bring the drill robot to market within this year, targeting major contracting companies as potential buyers.