Module Overview
Mounted on the BOTPLANNERL5 cascade elevator, the Painting Module keeps the spray head at a controlled distance and angle from the surface. The mecanum chassis handles precise positioning, while the 4th/5th axes orient the extension pole to maintain consistent standoff and overlap from floor to ceiling.
Painting Module Video
Key Features
Airless painting with robotic precision
The module clamps a standard extension wand and airless tip. A dedicated actuator (or high-pressure solenoid) controls spray start/stop, synchronized with robot motion to keep patterns consistent.
- Programmable vertical and horizontal spray patterns
- Consistent standoff control via elevator + 4th/5th axis
- Ceiling and high-wall coverage with reduced lift/stilt dependence
- Compatible with primers, paints, sealers and coatings used on site
Quality, productivity & safety
By automating long repetitive passes, the Painting Module frees crews to focus on masking, detailing and QC — while reducing strain and exposure associated with extended overhead work.
- Uniform film build and appearance across large areas
- Target productivity: up to 3× faster on large walls & ceilings (project-dependent)
- Reduced work-at-height exposure and fatigue
- Operator model: typically 1 operator supervises 1–2 robots; up to 3 with experience and the right project flow
Motion Control & Integration
The Painting Module uses the same BOTPLANNERL5 platform architecture as the Skimming and Sanding Modules. The chassis, elevator, power system and core controls remain the same — only the end-effector changes.
4th/5th-axis spray orientation
- Pitch & roll control to follow walls and ceilings
- Speed synchronization with spray triggering to maintain overlap
- Helps prevent banding, over-application and uneven coats
- Ready for future camera/sensor feedback (distance and edge control)
Performance targets
- Coverage: comparable to manual airless tools, with higher consistency
- Materials: standard airless-compatible paints & primers
- Nozzle control: trigger-actuator or high-pressure solenoid
- Programmable standoff distance
- Height: depends on mast length + L5 elevator
- Power: 48V LiFePO₄ architecture (platform-level)