TechnologyPitPro's first tire-changing robot goes live at a Calgary tire shop
TechCrunch reports that the first installation is at Kal Tire. PitPro says its robots can swap four tires in under 15 minutes while fitting into existing service bays.
TLDR
PitPro has installed its first automated tire-changing system at a Kal Tire shop in Calgary, TechCrunch reports. Two robots use sensors and arms to remove lug nuts and swap wheels; the startup says a four-tire change takes under 15 minutes. CEO Jeremy Conrad says tire chains offer an opportunity because of staffing difficulties and seasonal demand, alongside the company's work with commercial fleets. PitPro says its system initially serves Class 3 vehicles and smaller and can fit existing service spaces. The speed figure is a company claim, and the reported launch covers one installation.
PitPro's first tire-changing robot goes live at a Calgary tire shop
TechCrunch reports that the first installation is at Kal Tire. PitPro says its robots can swap four tires in under 15 minutes while fitting into existing service bays.
TLDR
PitPro has installed its first automated tire-changing system at a Kal Tire shop in Calgary, TechCrunch reports. Two robots use sensors and arms to remove lug nuts and swap wheels; the startup says a four-tire change takes under 15 minutes. CEO Jeremy Conrad says tire chains offer an opportunity because of staffing difficulties and seasonal demand, alongside the company's work with commercial fleets. PitPro says its system initially serves Class 3 vehicles and smaller and can fit existing service spaces. The speed figure is a company claim, and the reported launch covers one installation.