PRESS RELEASE
Englewood, NJ – (July 29, 2025) – Okibo, the leader in construction robotics innovation, announces its collaboration with Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI), one of the largest specialty contractors in the U.S. PCI is utilizing Okibo’s drywall and painting robots on a large project in King of Prussia, PA.
Okibo’s robot is successfully addressing several key challenges in the construction site’s finishing process. Foremost, workers are experiencing a significant reduction in physical burnout and fatigue among finish crews by eliminating the need for repetitive overhead work (no need for a lift or scaffold to perform work up to 12 feet). Secondly, PCI has noted up to a 5x increase in productivity for Level 4 and Level 5 sanding jobs, while consistently meeting quality standards.
“I used a traditional power sander in one of the largest rooms on this job, and it took me all day. I was physically exhausted. Then I used the Okibo robot in an identical room, and I didn’t feel drained at all. I’ve come to really value this machine for what it is: it’s saving my body. And with the company’s focus on reducing ladder and scaffold use, it shows PCI cares about our long-term health and safety. I can definitely appreciate that outlook—preserving the labor force and minimizing injuries,” says Kevin Murphy, Journeyman on the project.
Unlike systems that rely on external references, Okibo’s robots operate nearly autonomously with the support of a skilled operator. The robots utilize a patented AI-guided 3D scanning and real-time modeling algorithm to guide the robot with zero preparations, measurement tools, special marking, or BIM tools. In addition to being very effective in large rooms, the robots easily can be maneuvered into smaller, more confined spaces.
PCI and Okibo plan to extend their partnership for an upcoming data center construction project in Washington D.C. later this summer.
“We are proud to be building such a strong partnership with PCI, demonstrating the monetary and safety value of our drywall and sanding robotics. Okibo’s solutions empower skilled workers to perform their tasks more efficiently and safely,” says Nadav Shuruk, CEO, Okibo USA.
About Okibo
Headquartered in Englewood, NJ and Tel Aviv, Israel, Okibo is the world’s leading innovator of robotic tools that bring value-add safety and efficiency to skilled teams. Founded in 2018, Okibo’s robots are designed to enhance a skilled construction team’s efficiency, increase safety, and help address the labor shortage problem in construction. Backed by industry leaders with vast experience in Robotics, Computer Vision, 3D Modeling, Motion Control, AI, and Construction, Okibo is revolutionizing the largest labor-intensive market in the world. Unlike other companies, Okibo’s products require no tech skills or set up time and are fully independent, battery-operated units unconstrained by external equipment or cables. Now available in the U.S., our proven product utilizes a patented AI-guided 3D scanning and real-time modeling algorithm to guide the robot with zero preparations, measurement tools, special marking, or BIM tools.
For more information please visit www.okibo.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.
About PCI
Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI) is a leading specialty contractor in the United States, delivering innovative solutions across industrial, commercial, and non-residential sectors. As a comprehensive “one-stop-shop” contractor, PCI leverages cutting-edge technology and processes to streamline project management, optimize efficiency, and ensure quality craftsmanship. The company’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, combined with its focus on technological innovation, has established PCI as a trusted industry partner that consistently exceeds client expectations from pre-construction through project completion.
For more information visit https://www.performancecontracting.com/ and connect with us on LinkedIn.
Proven to be able to paint and sand drywall at 1,500 square feet per hour, Okibo’s robots are fully independent, battery-operated units unconstrained by external equipment or cables.
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