Universal Robots has published a detailed case study showcasing the Canvas 1200CX machine’s impact on drywall finishing.
“Construction sites, long considered bastions of manual labor, are experiencing a technological shake-up thanks to Canvas, a San Francisco startup that has developed a robotic system to tackle the arduous task of drywall finishing.”
Key 1200CX Benchmarks:
- 60 % Faster Schedules
What once took 5–7 days for Level 4 (drywall seams) and Level 5 (entire wall) finishes can now be completed in just 2 days. - 40 % Less Direct Labor
Crews can delegate the heavy work to the 1200CX and focus on high-value parallel activities. - Improved Safety & Ergonomics
With 12 feet of vertical reach and full spray/sand capabilities, injury-prone tasks are eliminated.
Powered by the UR10e cobot and Canvas’s self-mapping perception, carbon-fiber mast, and advanced material handling systems, the 1200CX runs without BIM files or pre-planning. An operator presses “start” and watches the 1200CX scan, begin spraying, and sand with ±1 N force accuracy.
Read and watch the full case study here: Drywall Finishing Robots Accelerate Construction Schedules
