About Us

Advanced Construction Robotics is a world-leading innovator of autonomous robotic equipment. Our robots are transforming the construction industry by filling the skilled labor gap and increasing overall productivity of the construction industry. Our products give construction firms the ability to meet a rapidly growing demand.

Innovating Construction

Advanced Construction Robotics, Inc. utilizes robotics and artificial intelligence to innovate and commercialize a wide range of autonomous products to lead the long-term transformation of the construction industry towards enhanced productivity, increased consistency, improved safety, and reduced schedule risk

The Four Pillars

As we continue to Innovate Infrastructure by bringing new and exciting robots to the industry, our pillars ensure our products reflect our company's character. Every ACR BOT is designed and built with our four pillars in mind.

Enhanced Productivity

Fills labor gaps caused by industry wide labor shortages
Increases the amount of work the existing crew can complete in a day
Provides scalable capacity to perform more projects

Improved Consistency

Reduces labor risk by bringing confidence to production levels
Reduces overtime production volatility
Provides real time performance monitoring

Increased Safety

Reduces worker exposure to safety risks
Less repetitive work reduces career limiting health effects
Performs the same work with less man hours, minimizing safety incidents

Reduced Schedule Risk

Minimizes delays, liquidated damages, and site operating costs
Reduces exposure to peak seasonal staffing demands
Facilitates project critical path acceleration

By the Numbers

73%
Concerned about Labor

73% of Construction firms have listed the construction labor shortage as a top concern.

US Chamber of Commerce

50%
Variation in Productivity

A worker's productivity varies by up to 50% doing the same work on the same jobsite.

Sourceable

40%
Sprains and Strains

40% of lost time injuries are attributable to sprains and strains on the jobsite.

CDC (NIOSH)

72%
Firms with Delays

Nearly 3/4ths of construction firms report that their projects are taking longer than originally planned

AGC

Leaders in Construction Technology

ACR has been at the forefront of construction innovation since its inception. As the industry takes notice of the advantages of robotics in construction, contractors have turned to ACR to help them integrate technology. The company is represented in several major entities as we continue to guide construction into the next industrial revolution.

Management Team

Stephen M. Muck

Founder & Executive Chairman

Stephen M. Muck Founded Advanced Construction Robotics, Inc. in 2016 where he provides strategic oversight as Executive Chairman.

Danielle Proctor

President & CEO

Danielle A. Proctor joined the Advanced Construction Robotics, Inc. team in 2020 as Director of Business Development and was named Chief Executive Officer in 2021.

Patrick Weber

Vice President

Patrick A. Weber joined Advanced Construction Robotics in January 2017. As Vice President, Patrick leads the software and hardware engineering teams and manages ACR’s intellectual property.

Geoffrey White

Chief Innovation Officer & General Counsel

Geoffrey White joined Advanced Construction Robotics, Inc. in 2024. He brings 20+ years experience in providing strategic‐thinking General Counsel for high-tech companies around the world.

Matthew Shaffer

Director of Hardware

Matthew Shaffer joined Advanced Construction Robotics, Inc. in 2017. He brings 20+ years experience in the fields of robotics, remote, weapon stations, and network appliance design.

John Cameron

Director of Software and Quality

John Cameron joined Advanced Construction Robotics in 2022. He leads the software development team and oversees quality assurance as we bring the latest construction equipment to the industry.

Jay Gowdy

Senior Scientist

Dr. Jay Gowdy joined Advanced Construction Robotics, Inc. in 2016 where he leads the development and integration of a wide range of AI and robotics software.

Edward Buddy Baca

Director of Operations

Buddy Baca joined Advanced Construction Robotics, Inc. in 2018. As the Director of Operations he oversees the robot supervisors, operations team, facility management, production, and the robot fleets.

Awards

Robotics and AI Leaders Join Together to Support the Pittsburgh Robotics Network on June 2

Industry Associations

Since 1972, SEAA has grown from a regional association of erectors to a national trade association representing the common interests of those engaged in building with steel.

AGC of America is the leading association for the construction industry. It serves as the voice of the construction industry and improves construction quality by bringing together dedicated contractors and subcontractors.

The CAWP exists to encourage and assist the organization of employees in the Heavy, Highway and Utility Construction Industry to the end that fair competition may be maintained, conditions of labor may be improved, and that proper and friendly relations may be maintained.

The Ironworker Employers Association of Western Pennsylvania is an association of Union Contractors who work in all aspects of the Ironworking trade within the construction industry and provide information and training for their members.

NARSC has been an industry ally and advocate for more than 45 years. Our expertise furthers the interests of reinforcing steel and post-tensioning contractors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

ACR is a founding member of PRN, a network of robotics leaders with the goal of making Pittsburgh the robotics capital of the world. It provides a platform for companies to tell their stories, build relationships, and collaborate.

Since 1983, the Pittsburgh Technology Council has helped companies at all growth stages in building new businesses, connecting to capital, growing talent, and making headlines. They accomplish this through Business Development, Talent Retention, Government Relations, and Visibility Services.