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Boris Sofman on Bedrock Robotics, Waymo, and Autonomous Construction
Boris Sofman helped bring Cozmo into people’s homes and Waymo’s vehicles onto public roads. At Bedrock Robotics, he is applying those lessons to construction equipment.
Update, November 3, 2026: Bedrock Robotics announced a $600 million Series C on October 26 at a $4.1 billion valuation, bringing total funding to nearly $1 billion. The company says its fully autonomous excavators began paid work on commercial construction sites in August 2026.
In this episode of Automated, Brian Heater speaks with Boris about why construction offers a different path to commercial autonomy. Bedrock is building…
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