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D-Crafter™

Built by Contour Crafting · United States

Updated Sep 2026·methodology
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The D-Crafter™ is a Construction robot developed by Contour Crafting (United States), launched 2024.

RoboScore

44.7/ 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%84/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%45/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%41/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown

Ranked #36 of 41 in the Construction standing.

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Where it has stood44 days · best #33 · worst #37
#1 · started #36#41

One day of that is about D-Crafter™ itself:

  • 7 Sept Robo Score rose 2.19 — its evidence changed.

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.

+2.19since the 13 Sept readingWe updated the scoring method between these two readings, so this move is ours, not a change in the robot..

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Overview

D-Crafter’s “transformer-like” deployability is built to compress the time between arrival and production. The system is designed to be set up quickly by a small crew and folded swiftly after the job—turning time saved into direct cost and schedule advantages. It allows for fast deployment, simplified logistics, jobsite-friendly transport, and is engineered for the field.

At a glance

  • Built for construction
  • Used across defense, disaster response and infrastructure
  • Navigates using GPS
  • Programmed through visual block and proprietary app
  • Public API for integration
  • Compatible with ROS

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 2017

DoD Rapid Innovation Fund contract for concrete 3D printer

Price

purchase

Availability

available8-week lead time2-yr warranty

Specifications

Category: Construction
Payload
30 kg
Reach
1,500 mm
Weight
50 kg
IP rating
IP67
Launch year
2024
Price
Contact for quote
Status
active
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
2017

Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Applications
construction
Sub Category
construction 3D printer
Industries Served
defense,disaster response,infrastructure
Movement & precision3
Dof
2
Navigation Type
gps
Repeatability Mm
0.03
Controls & integration7
Api Available
true
Ros Compatible
true
Setup Time Hours
1
Software Platform
D-Crafter software suite
Training Required
basic_<1day
Compatible Grippers
Robotiq 2F-85,OnRobot RG2
Programming Interface
visual block,proprietary app
Safety & certification3
Force Limiting
true
Operating Temp
0–45°C
Safety Certification
CE,ISO9001
Buying & support8
Price Tier
<10K
Datasheet Url
View Link
Pricing Model
purchase
Model Variants
CrafTrans,Gantry Crafter
Warranty Years
2
Lead Time Weeks
8
Availability Status
available
Countries Available
China
Other details4
Self Mobility
on-site repositioning
Austere Deployment
austere and remote environments
Reduced Setup Time
between prints
Integrated Workflow
CC Corp’s digital control and simulation workflow

Who runs it· deployment evidence

No deployment evidence on file

A deployment is recorded when a public source names the customer, or the maker confirms it. Nothing here counts against this robot.

1 other robot in this category has one.

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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 D-Crafter™?
The D-Crafter™ is developed by Contour Crafting, based in United States.
What type of robot is the D-Crafter™?
The D-Crafter™ is a Construction robot made by Contour Crafting.
How much does the D-Crafter™ cost?
Pricing for the D-Crafter™ is not publicly listed — contact Contour Crafting for a quote.
When was the D-Crafter™ launched?
The D-Crafter™ was launched in 2024.

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