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AFES™
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Patent pending · Robot-ready electrical system

The first electrical system built for robots — and humans.

Install boxes faster, eliminate drywall dust, and never lose an outlet again. AFES™ conceals every box, then opens it back up with surgical precision.

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Comparison: messy rotozip cutout versus clean AFES punch system
Traditional
AFES™

The problem

Construction has a blind spot.

The way we install electrical boxes hasn't changed in decades. Every wall hides the same problems — and none of them are ready for what comes next.

Buried boxes
Outlets get hidden behind drywall and lost on every job.
Dust & damage
Rotozip cutting kicks up silica dust and tears the rock.
Costly rework
Missed boxes mean callbacks, patches, and lost time.
Not robot-ready
Nothing in the wall today is designed for automation.
Electrician searching for a buried electrical box behind drywall

Field reality

Every jobsite has this problem.

Buried boxes, blown-out openings, and drywall dust are not edge cases — they are normal jobsite waste.

Jobsite drywall with rough rotozip cutouts around US single-gang outlet boxes

  • Buried Boxes

    Boxes get missed, covered, or buried behind drywall.

    01

  • Oversized Cutouts

    Rotozip and hand cuts often leave rough openings that are hard to hide.

    02

  • Dust Everywhere

    Drywall routing throws fine gypsum dust across the work area.

    03

  • Rework & Callbacks

    Every missed opening costs time, money, and trade coordination.

    04

The breakthrough

Meet AFES™.

A complete electrical rough-in system that lets drywall go up first. Openings are then created precisely — by hand, or by robot — exactly where they need to be.

  • Concealed install

    Boxes go in flush. Drywall hangs over them, clean.

    01

  • Locator-guided

    Magnetic + RFID detection finds every box, every time.

    02

  • Precision cutout

    Punch tools open clean holes — no dust, no chatter.

    03

  • Adjustable depth

    Slide forward or snap a collar for 1/2" or 5/8" rock.

    04

  • Fire-ready

    Built-in intumescent seal for rated assemblies.

    05

Technology

Patent-pending system architecture.

AFES™ combines concealed rough-in hardware, detectable alignment targets, a clean punch opening, and a compliant final enclosure interface.

Module 01

Detectable Box

  • Plastic rough-in box
  • Embedded top/bottom locator targets
  • Magnetic, inductive, or RFID-ready detection
Module 02

Precision Opening

  • Robot or handheld punch alignment
  • Four-sided blade path
  • Depth stop and debris capture
Module 03

Adjustable Enclosure

  • Sliding box mechanism
  • 1/2" and 5/8" drywall lock positions
  • Snap-lock collar option
Module 04

Fire / Seal Interface

  • Collar extender
  • Gasket compression
  • Intumescent-ready groove
  • Final flush enclosure plane

Patent drawing concepts

How the system is drawn.

Concept figures illustrating the AFES™ architecture. Numbered callouts reference elements claimed in the pending application.

FIG. 1 — Concealed rough-in box, patent figure concept
FIG. 1

Concealed rough-in box

Stud, drywall, concealed box, and locator points behind the wall.

FIG. 2 — Locator alignment system, patent figure concept
FIG. 2

Locator alignment system

Top and bottom dead-center targets define the box centerline.

FIG. 3 — Sliding box + collar, patent figure concept
FIG. 3

Sliding box + collar

Recessed and forward positions, with snap-lock collar for 1/2" and 5/8".

FIG. 4 — Punch tool, patent figure concept
FIG. 4

Punch tool

Four-blade path, depth stop, and vacuum debris skirt.

Conceptual figures for illustration. Patent pending.

How it works

Five steps. Zero guesswork.

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  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Boxes installed flush with studs.

  2. 2

    Cover

    Drywall installed over boxes — no cutouts.

  3. 3

    Detect

    Locator system finds the exact position.

  4. 4

    Open

    Robot or handheld tool creates a clean opening.

  5. 5

    Finish

    Box slides forward, or collar snaps in.

In motion

Watch it happen.

AFES™ turns a messy field operation into a controlled, repeatable process.

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  1. CoverStep 01

    Cover

    Drywall is installed continuously over the mapped box.

  2. DetectStep 02

    Detect

    Embedded locator targets identify the exact centerline.

  3. OpenStep 03

    Open

    A robot or handheld punch creates a clean opening with minimal dust.

Demo

See AFES™ in action

From buried box to perfect opening in seconds.

AFES demo

From buried box to perfect opening in seconds.

Drywall covers boxLocator finds itClean punch opens it
Step 01 · Drywall covers box

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Early demand

Momentum is building.

120+
Early access signups
18
Demo requests
340+
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Product modules

One system. Four parts. Engineered together.

Sliding Electrical BoxModule 01

Sliding Electrical Box

  • Adjustable depth
  • Lock positions (1/2", 5/8")
  • Built-in locator system
Snap-Lock Fire CollarModule 02

Snap-Lock Fire Collar

  • Flush extension
  • Air + smoke seal
  • Fire-rated ready
Locator SystemModule 03

Locator System

  • Magnetic detection
  • RFID-ready
  • Robot compatible
Punch Tool SystemModule 04 · Coming

Punch Tool System

  • Dust-free cutting
  • Precision alignment
  • Robot or handheld

Why it matters

Real outcomes on every wall.

3×

faster rough-in

Speed

Faster installs, fewer callbacks.

0

rotozip dust

Clean

Eliminate drywall dust.

100%

box recovery

Accurate

Never miss a box again.

AI

robot native

Future-ready

Built for robotics and automation.

Who it's for

One platform. Every trade in the wall.

AFES™ is engineered to drop into existing workflows today, and integrate with the autonomous tools of tomorrow.

  • Electricians
  • Builders
  • Drywall crews
  • Robotics companies
  • Modular & prefab
Construction robot arm approaching a drywall installation

Compare

Traditional vs AFES™

Category
Traditional
AFES™
Cutting
Manual rotozip
Precision punch
Dust
High
Minimal
Accuracy
Low
Sub-millimeter
Rework
Common
Rare
Robotics
Not supported
Native

The edge

Why AFES™ wins.

Built for Humans

Works with handheld detection and punch tools before robots are common on jobsites.

Built for Robots

Locator targets, mapped coordinates, and repeatable geometry make the wall robot-ready.

Built for Speed

Less dust, fewer missed boxes, cleaner openings, and faster finish work.

What we're building

A new construction standard.

AFES™ is not just a product — it is a platform for how electrical systems will be installed in the age of automation.

Roadmap

Where we're headed.

  1. Phase 1

    Prototype + pilot installs

    Field-test with electricians and builders on real jobsites.

  2. Phase 2

    UL testing + certification

    Achieve code compliance and safety listings for production use.

  3. Phase 3

    Tooling + manufacturing

    Scale production of boxes, locators, and punch tools.

  4. Phase 4

    Robotics integration

    Open API and targets for autonomous drywall and finishing systems.

Build proof

What's actually built — and what's next.

Status

Current prototype status

  • CAD models complete (sliding box + collar system)
  • 3D-printed prototypes in development
  • Drywall test rigs being prepared
  • Locator detection system validated (magnetic targets)

Initial mechanical validation underway.

Validated

What we've already proven

  • Boxes can be concealed behind drywall
  • Locator targets can be detected through drywall
  • Clean openings can be created without rotozip routing
  • Final enclosure can be restored using collar or sliding box
Next up

What we're testing next

  • Sliding mechanism durability
  • Collar snap-fit retention
  • Device mounting rigidity
  • Air and smoke sealing performance

Built for real jobsites.

  • Standard 2x4 framing
  • Standard US electrical boxes
  • Standard drywall thickness
  • No change to wiring practices

Prototype roadmap

From bench to jobsite.

  1. 1
    3D-printed collar + sliding box prototype
  2. 2
    Drywall mockup testing
  3. 3
    Locator target accuracy testing
  4. 4
    Manual punch jig prototype
  5. 5
    Electrician / code review
  6. 6
    UL / listing pathway review

Reality check

Designed around real jobsite and code constraints.

  • NEC final flush condition

  • 1/2" and 5/8" drywall compatibility

  • American single-gang / Decora geometry

  • Manual first, robot-ready later

  • UL / fire-rated pathway via listed collar/extender

AFES™ is being designed toward code-compliant final conditions. Any production line-voltage version will require appropriate listing, testing, and professional code review.

Field test

Looking for pilot job sites.

We are looking for electricians and builders interested in testing AFES™ in real environments.

Early-stage opportunity — prototype and pilot phase

Back the future of construction.

AFES™ is building the first electrical system designed for automation, precision, and scale.

Market

$100B+ global construction market

Problem

Every wall, every jobsite, same inefficiencies

Timing

Robotics and automation are entering construction now

Why now

The window is open.

  • Labor shortages in construction
  • Robotics entering job sites
  • Demand for faster builds
  • Prefab and modular growth
Investor access

Request investor deck

Limited early conversations underway.

Interested in pilot programs:
  • Electricians
  • Builders
  • Robotics teams
Live walkthrough

Request a live demo

See AFES™ on your jobsite or over a screenshare. We'll walk through the workflow and answer hard questions.

Early access

Want to try it first?

We are preparing limited pilot kits for electricians, builders, prefab teams, and construction robotics companies.

  • Electrician
  • Builder / GC
  • Drywall Contractor
  • Prefab / Modular
  • Robotics Company
  • Investor

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