Reframe Systems, co-founded by MIT alumnus Vikas Enti, deploys robotic microfactories near housing demand centers to address the US housing shortage. The Andover, Massachusetts facility uses robotics for structural panel production including wall and ceiling framing, with plans to expand automation further. Completed homes in Arlington and Somerville demonstrate the approach, and the company is expanding to southern California to help rebuild wildfire-damaged homes. The modular process reduces waste, supports energy efficiency, and allows designs to match local architectural styles and zoning codes.

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