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DALE™ The Autonomous Downward Drilling Robot

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DALE™ The Autonomous Downward Drilling Robot

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Named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026

The DALE™ Downward Drilling Robot has been selected by TIME editors as one of 300 extraordinary innovations changing how we live, work, play, and think about what’s possible.

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The World’s First Fleet-Ready Downward Drilling Robot

DEWALT DALE robots by August Robotics autonomously drill concrete, with obstacle avoidance and high accuracy. SKU not

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Maximize Productivity

7X

Faster Schedules*

Help maximize productivity with shortened project scopes
10X

Faster Than Drilling†

3/4 in. x 2 in. holes in 80 seconds; 1-1/8 in. x 8 in. holes in under 3 minutes

Scale and Speed Operations With Fleet Capability

Users can deploy multiple robots to meet demanding project deadlines

Utilizes Layout Points From Cad Models

Including MSuite

Enhance Safety and Quality

Eliminates Exposure To Vibration

Perform jobs without using the traditional rotary hammer method

Reduce Silica Dust Exposure

Remote control capability from an integrated dust extractor

Rebar Capable

Drill through rebar with rebar mode

Advanced Sensors

Allow the robot to adapt to a changing jobsite

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Construction workers at night pouring concrete onto a reinforced grid using a large hose connected to a concrete mixer truck. They are wearing safety helmets and reflective vests. Equipment and lights are visible on the construction site.

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*7 weeks assumes a team of 10 people across an average ~7,000 hole non-seismic drilling phase. 6 days robotic drilling was completed by a fleet of 4 robots. Does not include rebar drilling.

†10x faster for the 3/4" x 2" holes. No rebar drilling.