AIM, a tech company building the first embodied AI platform for earthmoving equipment, has announced $50 million in funding to reshape how the world tackles large-scale construction and mining. The funding round includes backing from leading investors such as Khosla Ventures, General Catalyst, Human Capital, Ironspring Ventures, Mantis, and DCVC.
AIM retrofits existing heavy equipment—from bulldozers to excavators—with its plug-and-play AI system. The platform enables autonomous operations, improving productivity, safety, and fuel efficiency across job sites, regardless of equipment make or model.
Solving Labor Shortages and Safety Risks
Traditional earthmoving relies on human operators in high-risk environments. With ongoing labor shortages and productivity challenges, AIM’s autonomy-driven approach is a timely solution.
“Our civilization depends on earthmoving—whether to mine minerals or build infrastructure. Yet the industry hasn’t seen major automation since hydraulic machines were introduced in the 1800s,” said AIM CEO and founder Adam Sadilek. “We’re changing that by combining AI and robotics to deliver safer, more productive worksites.”
Built by engineers with experience at Google, Waymo, SpaceX, Tesla, and Apple, AIM’s system is already running at commercial job sites. It delivers continuous, precision-controlled performance across industries like mining, construction, and infrastructure development.
Transforming Productivity and Cost
AIM’s customers report major gains in performance and cost savings.
“With material and labor costs rising, we’re turning to AI to boost the performance of every machine and operator,” said Jim Rhodes, SVP at Wayne Brothers, a major U.S. construction company. “It’s not about replacing workers. It’s about helping everyone work like our best operators, extending machine life, and getting more done every day.”
Douglas T. Dietrich, Chairman and CEO of Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI), added: “AIM’s platform not only boosts productivity but also makes high-risk mining environments significantly safer. This is the future of mining operations.”
From Earthmoving to Terraforming
AIM’s vision extends beyond traditional job sites. The company sees its platform as a stepping stone toward large-scale environmental engineering—what it calls “terraforming.” This includes projects like flood prevention, wildfire mitigation, ecosystem restoration, and potentially preparing extraterrestrial land for future use.
“Everything we rely on is either mined or grown,” said Sadilek. “AI-powered earthmoving unlocks the ability to reshape the physical world—on Earth, and eventually beyond.”
Safer Sites, Smarter Jobs
By removing the need for human presence around heavy machinery, AIM enables “zero-entry” sites. This not only protects workers but also allows around-the-clock operations managed remotely. The company emphasizes that its tech doesn’t eliminate jobs—it elevates them, allowing workers to transition from operators to site managers overseeing AI-powered fleets.
With the new funding, AIM plans to scale its deployments and accelerate its mission to automate the world’s toughest jobs—creating safer, more efficient, and more sustainable infrastructure at global scale.