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CrafTrans™

Built by Contour Crafting · United States

Updated Sep 2026·methodology
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The CrafTrans™ is a Construction robot developed by Contour Crafting (United States).

RoboScore

39.8/ 100

Speculative — thin evidence

No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.

4 of 9 signals present

Recomputed nightly from public data. Missing data is skipped, never zero-filled — and rankings are never for sale.

Weighted factors

average of the 4 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity20%75/100
Deployment footprint20%unknown
Proven track record12%unknown
Spec completeness12%56/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%45/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%41/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown

Ranked #41 of 41 in the Construction standing.

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Where it has stood44 days · best #36 · worst #41
#1 · started #39#41

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One reading per day since 3 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 15 Sept, taken against 41 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.

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Overview

CrafTrans arrives fully installed on its flatrack. Once on-site, the system transitions from transport configuration into operational mode through a semi-automated deployment process, enabling efficient storage and transport without special handling. It is designed for job sites that require quick setup and breakdown.

At a glance

  • Built for construction
  • Used across defense, disaster response and infrastructure
  • Navigates using GPS
  • Programmed through visual block and proprietary app

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 2017

DoD Rapid Innovation Fund contract for concrete 3D printer

Price

purchase

Availability

available

Specifications

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Company profile

Founded
2017

Detailed specifications

What it is built for4
Applications
construction
Sub Category
construction 3D printer
Procedure Types
construction 3D printing
Industries Served
defense,disaster response,infrastructure
Movement & precision1
Navigation Type
gps
Controls & integration5
Mounting Options
single flatrack; standard 20-foot truck bed
Setup Time Hours
1
Software Platform
D-Crafter software suite
Training Required
basic_<1day
Programming Interface
visual block,proprietary app
Buying & support7
Price Tier
150K+
Datasheet Url
View Link
Pricing Model
purchase
Model Variants
D-Crafter™,CrafTrans™,Gantry Crafter
Deployment Count
0
Availability Status
available
Countries Available
US
Other details2
Patent Portfolio
Contour Crafting, 2025
Research Experience
30+ years

Who runs it· deployment evidence

No deployment evidence on file

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Company milestones

  • Aug 2017MilestoneDoD Rapid Innovation Fund contract for concrete 3D printer
  • Sep 2002MilestoneAutomated Construction Using Contour Crafting presented at conference
  • 2009MilestoneCommercialization project formed
  • 2006MilestonePublic introduction of Contour Crafting
  • MilestoneCompany founded by Behrokh Khoshnevis
  • LaunchD-Crafter™ Autonomous Construction Platform introduced
  • MilestoneGantry Crafter identified as early construction-scale gantry platform

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the CrafTrans™?
The CrafTrans™ is developed by Contour Crafting, based in United States.
What type of robot is the CrafTrans™?
The CrafTrans™ is a Construction robot made by Contour Crafting.
How much does the CrafTrans™ cost?
Pricing for the CrafTrans™ is not publicly listed — contact Contour Crafting for a quote.

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