en.Wedoany.com Reported - On July 15, 2026, US construction automation company Xpanner launched the X1 Panel Lift for utility-scale photovoltaic installations. Based on an excavator, the device can automatically transport component boxes, directly pick up photovoltaic panels, and complete lifting and placement without the need for a separate feeding equipment.

The X1 Panel Lift can transport photovoltaic module boxes, directly pick up panels from the boxes, and complete lifting and placement using a single excavator, eliminating the need for additional feeding equipment such as crawler loaders or forklifts. Its automated workflow covers steps including picking, lifting, placing, and pre-releasing, with operators maintaining control of the equipment through a remote visual interface. The system is equipped with automatic vacuum handling, assisted positioning, and precise alignment assistance functions, designed to ensure consistency and accuracy of panel placement during repeated installation cycles.

The device is equipped with Xpanner's self-developed Mango controller, integrating LIDAR, visual sensors, and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) sensors to build a real-time three-dimensional model of the construction site. The sensor-guided process of the X1 Panel Lift can adapt to changing site conditions, reducing the need for manual handling while maintaining installation precision. By shifting repetitive material handling tasks from installers to the equipment, the X1 Panel Lift is expected to reduce the risk of physical strain and injury associated with manual handling.

Xpanner offers the X1 Panel Lift on a subscription basis, covering hardware, equipment kits and licenses, the Xpanner Connect software dashboard, and on-site operational support services, with no upfront capital investment required.