Four Simple Process Steps
CrewMate makes
placing your panels easy.
CrewMate is an automated lift-assist system
Simple – Easy to use – Ready for your site.
Mobile Platform
Level platform base
Lift assist
Vacuum Gripper
Control Boxes
Mobile Platform
The Mobile Platform is a track loader with the operator cabin removed, it is replaced with a hand held controller used while picking pallets or moving CrewMate to the panel placement area.
Level platform base
The Level platform base actively measures the current terrain features and automatically levels the lift assist so CrewMate can work on rough terrains and slopes.
Lift assist
The Lift assist is a hoist with a built-in active lift assist mechanism. The hoist makes the solar panel weightless so they can be installed effortlessly.
Vacuum Gripper
The Vacuum Gripper uses 8 suction cups to securely lift the solar panels similar to how the panels are moved at the factory. The vacuum gripper will not damage your panels.
Control Boxes
The Control Boxes enable highly-automated features like torque tube following, navigation and other advanced features.
CrewMate can be used on all your solar field installations
Designed for maximum flexibility.
- Work with torque tubes over 9 feet tall.
- Panel weights up to 100lbs.
- Any Panel dimensions.
- Operates on slopes and rough terrain.
- Any racking system and panel orientation (flat or tilted).
Tested and Proven to minimize Panel Breakage
The CrewMate gripper system has been tested by for over 20 attachment cycles with gripper on a single panel with no damage.
Electroluminescent Camera Test
Specialized Vacuum Gripper Assembly
“Crewmate is a highly adaptable mobile lift assist system that makes solar panels as light as a feather. Using onboard sensors, Crewmate effortlessly follows the line of the racking system with the press of a button, carrying the pallet of panels for the crew through the entire installation process. Crewmate seamlessly integrates into the crew’s installation process, supporting all types of racking systems, panels, and ground terrain.”
Tom Greier, Engineering Manager, Construction Automation
Safety is in our DNA
- Safety is paramount to all of our operations and CrewMate comes prepared to interact safely with your team.
- LiDAR and Radar technology are used to detect nearby objects while the machine is in operation. CrewMate automatically stops and alerts you if an obstacle is detected.
- Remote and mounted remote e-stops give an additional layer of safety.
- Lights and sounds are emitted to alert operator of potantial warnings or operation changes.
Rough Terrain and Slopes…..
No Problem
CrewMate is adaptable to your site’s undulating terrain.
Uneven landscapes
Ruts and gouges
