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DEWALT drilling robot wins Fast Company Next Big Things honor

Original: Fast Company Honors World-First Fleet-Capable Downward Drilling Robot; DEWALT Is the Only Tool Manufacturer Recognized in 2026 Next Big Things in Tech Awards Program

Fast Company has named a world-first fleet-capable downward drilling robot to its 2026 Next Big Things in Tech awards, with tool maker DEWALT announced as the only tool manufacturer recognized in this year's program. The recognition highlights the robot's ability to operate as part of a connected fleet while drilling downward, a capability the companies describe as an industry first. Further technical details and deployment plans were not included in the announcement.

Why now: The award announcement is new, and it positions DEWALT's robotics entry as an industry first in construction automation.

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