BuildShare Hiring Robotics Lead to Build 500 Micro-Factories

BuildShare, a company focused on automated construction, is looking for a Head of Robotics to lead its RoMi project. RoMi is a robotic micro-manufacturing system that builds components and modules for houses. The idea is to create small, robot-powered factories that can produce parts for homes quickly and consistently. BuildShare plans to replicate these micro-factories more than 500 times across the US, with each one operated by a local general contractor. This means construction could become faster, cheaper, and more scalable.

The company already has a construction arm, BuilderK, which builds homes and creates immediate demand for the robot-made components. The robotics work is done through Ingelica, BuildShare's R&D unit, which develops the intellectual property behind RoMi. The Head of Robotics will be responsible for developing the robotic cells and production workflows that will be used in these micro-factories. The position is fully remote and open to candidates worldwide, but it requires experience with ROS or ROS 2—software frameworks that help robots operate and communicate.

For the average person, this could mean that buying or building a home becomes more affordable and efficient. Instead of relying solely on human labor, which can be slow and expensive, robots could handle repetitive tasks like cutting, assembling, or finishing components. This might reduce construction times and costs, and could also address labor shortages in the construction industry. However, the success of this approach depends on getting the robotics right, which is why BuildShare is seeking a top expert to lead the effort.

The catch is that this is still in development. The vision of 500 micro-factories is ambitious and will take time to implement. Also, the role requires specialized skills in robotics software, which narrows the pool of candidates. But if successful, it could transform how homes are built, making them more accessible to more people.