
Urban Machine pioneers sustainable wood reclamation using robotics and AI to remove metal fasteners from construction and demolition lumber waste. Their innovative solution transforms the construction industry by reducing wood waste and promoting circular practices, offering high-quality reclaimed lumber that competes with virgin lumber pricing. The company targets C&D facilities, demolition contractors, developers, and architects, providing a lucrative opportunity to address the industry's massive waste problem while ensuring environmental sustainability.

Urban Machine pioneers sustainable wood reclamation using robotics and AI to remove metal fasteners from construction and demolition lumber waste. Their innovative solution transforms the construction industry by reducing wood waste and promoting circular practices, offering high-quality reclaimed lumber that competes with virgin lumber pricing. The company targets C&D facilities, demolition contractors, developers, and architects, providing a lucrative opportunity to address the industry's massive waste problem while ensuring environmental sustainability.
What they do: Robotics + AI to remove metal fasteners from C&D lumber and produce reclaimed wood
HQ / scale: Founded September 2021; very early-stage team (~8 employees)
Product: Mobile robotic system called "The Machine" for wood reclamation
Funding (reported): $7.19M total reported; early $1.7M seed (Nov 2021) and a grant reported in Jun 2023
Construction & demolition wood waste reclamation; circular construction materials
2021
Robotics; Sustainability / Circular Construction
$1,700,000
Reported first round closed Nov 2021 with angel participation
Reported grant support listed as a funding event
“Union Labs; Catapult Ventures; Alberta Innovates; angel participation including Eric Klein and Shua Shachter”