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Housing is expensive, and a big part of that cost is labor. What if robots could build the frames for our homes, making construction faster, safer, and more affordable?<br><br>I talk with Barrett Ames, Co-founder of BotBuilt, about how his company is revolutionizing home construction by automating the framing process. Barrett shares how they&#39;ve solved the challenges of working with imperfect lumber, translating floor plans into precise 3D models, and reducing on-site framing time from weeks to just hours.<br><br>You&#39;ll like this interview if you&#39;re interested in robotics startups finding that sweet spot between technical challenge and market opportunity, the future of construction, or how automation might help address America&#39;s housing crisis.<br><br>JOBS AT BOTBUILT<br>https://jobs.audrownashpodcast.com/jobs?q=BotBuilt<br><br>TRANSCRIPT<br>- https://audrownashpodcast.com/posts/21-botbuilt/transcript<br><br>EPISODE LINKS<br>- Barrett Ames&#39; website: https://www.cbames.com/<br>- BotBuilt&#39;s website: https://www.botbuilt.com/<br>- Barrett on X/Twitter: https://x.com/cbames<br>- Barrett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbames<br>- BotBuilt on X/Twitter: https://x.com/botbuilt_<br>- BotBuilt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/botbuilt/<br><br>PODCAST LINKS<br>- Podcast Website: https://audrownashpodcast.com/<br>- Podcast Jobs board: https://jobs.audrownashpodcast.com/<br>- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@audrow<br>- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audrow-nash-podcast/id1716486786<br>- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74jWpWiLwsasY2QHtDcl8I?si=6c92796bf9554162<br><br>TIMECODES<br>(0:00) Start<br>(2:20) Overview<br>(7:01) Challenges<br>(18:43) Sketch to Structure<br>(27:26) Generative Solutions<br>(30:53) Structuring Build<br>(36:08) When Things Go Wrong<br>(42:43) Traditional vs. Automated<br>(57:28) Time &amp; Cost<br>(1:08:32) Long-Term Vision<br>(1:15:02) Construction Opportunities<br>(1:24:39) Lessons Learned<br>(1:33:33) Final Thoughts

Audrow Nash Podcast

Audrow Nash

From Napkin Sketches to Precision Frames: How Robots Are Transforming Home Building

APR 8, 202594 MIN
Audrow Nash Podcast

From Napkin Sketches to Precision Frames: How Robots Are Transforming Home Building

APR 8, 202594 MIN

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Housing is expensive, and a big part of that cost is labor. What if robots could build the frames for our homes, making construction faster, safer, and more affordable?<br><br>I talk with Barrett Ames, Co-founder of BotBuilt, about how his company is revolutionizing home construction by automating the framing process. Barrett shares how they&#39;ve solved the challenges of working with imperfect lumber, translating floor plans into precise 3D models, and reducing on-site framing time from weeks to just hours.<br><br>You&#39;ll like this interview if you&#39;re interested in robotics startups finding that sweet spot between technical challenge and market opportunity, the future of construction, or how automation might help address America&#39;s housing crisis.<br><br>JOBS AT BOTBUILT<br>https://jobs.audrownashpodcast.com/jobs?q=BotBuilt<br><br>TRANSCRIPT<br>- https://audrownashpodcast.com/posts/21-botbuilt/transcript<br><br>EPISODE LINKS<br>- Barrett Ames&#39; website: https://www.cbames.com/<br>- BotBuilt&#39;s website: https://www.botbuilt.com/<br>- Barrett on X/Twitter: https://x.com/cbames<br>- Barrett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbames<br>- BotBuilt on X/Twitter: https://x.com/botbuilt_<br>- BotBuilt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/botbuilt/<br><br>PODCAST LINKS<br>- Podcast Website: https://audrownashpodcast.com/<br>- Podcast Jobs board: https://jobs.audrownashpodcast.com/<br>- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@audrow<br>- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audrow-nash-podcast/id1716486786<br>- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74jWpWiLwsasY2QHtDcl8I?si=6c92796bf9554162<br><br>TIMECODES<br>(0:00) Start<br>(2:20) Overview<br>(7:01) Challenges<br>(18:43) Sketch to Structure<br>(27:26) Generative Solutions<br>(30:53) Structuring Build<br>(36:08) When Things Go Wrong<br>(42:43) Traditional vs. Automated<br>(57:28) Time &amp; Cost<br>(1:08:32) Long-Term Vision<br>(1:15:02) Construction Opportunities<br>(1:24:39) Lessons Learned<br>(1:33:33) Final Thoughts