MONUMENTAL

MONUMENTAL is a pioneering tech company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2021 by Salar al Khafaji and Sebastiaan Visser. The company’s mission is to revolutionize the construction industry by developing autonomous, electric robots that enable software-defined and autonomous building processes. These robots are designed to work continuously, using advanced technologies such as sensors, computer vision, and small cranes, and are operated by AI-powered software named Atrium. They are capable of placing bricks and mortar with precision comparable to human workers. MONUMENTAL’s technology aims to address challenges such as labor shortages, rising construction costs, and sustainability. The company has successfully deployed its product in real construction sites with pilot customers and completed its first large-scale facade in 2023. It has established partnerships with multiple top 25 general contractors and operates from a central office at the Overtoom in Amsterdam, which includes facilities for in-house prototyping and manufacturing. The engineering stack of MONUMENTAL includes Rust for control software and TypeScript for 3D simulation and digital twins, with all hardware prototypes made in-house.