HP continues to enhance the SitePrint robotic system, designed to automatically transfer digital construction drawings directly onto the jobsite floor. The current version of the platform receives software and firmware updates, while users of earlier models can upgrade their equipment using the Robot Upgrade Kit 3.0 .
HP SitePrint is not a new 2026 model. The core platform was released earlier, and Value Pack 3.0 represents a significant hardware and software upgrade for the existing robot. While the 3.0 package itself was released on September 10, 2024, HP continues to develop the platform and update its firmware in 2026.
What has changed in the robot
One of the key new features of Value Pack 3.0 is a new depth camera that creates a spatial representation of the environment. Working in conjunction with HP’s Smart Navigation System, the camera enables the robot to detect unexpected obstacles and adjust its route in real time.
Previously, SitePrint primarily used LiDAR sensors to detect obstacles. The new system focuses not only on stopping before an obstacle but also on finding an alternative route.
The firmware has also been updated.
HP has provided for software platform and firmware updates for existing robots. Current documentation explicitly lists the new firmware updates as part of SitePrint support.
This means that equipment owners do not need to replace the entire robot to gain new capabilities: some improvements are delivered via software updates, while the extended functionality of Value Pack 3.0 may require the hardware Robot Upgrade Kit.
The robot has become faster.
HP reports an increase in maximum navigation speed from 0.4 to 0.7 m/s—an increase of approximately 75%. The braking system has also been improved, reducing the time the robot remains stationary during operational maneuvers.
Overall, HP claims up to 30% higher point-printing productivity compared to the previous software version, VP2.0. However, the manufacturer emphasizes that the actual gain depends on the specific task: it exceeds 30% for MEP layout, while for interior walls it is around 8%.
Shadowing is another step towards autonomy.
Value Pack 3.0 introduces the shadowing function. It helps the robot avoid entering areas where it might lose line-of-sight with the robotic total station .
This is particularly important on large construction sites featuring columns, shafts, and other obstacles. The user can pre-define zones that might block the communication link, and the robot then takes them into account when planning its route.
According to HP, early testing of Value Pack 3.0 demonstrated an approximately 20% boost in productivity driven by new autonomous capabilities. The average job duration increased by 30%, while the number of job resubmissions fell by 27%.
From BIM to the real construction site
SitePrint acts as a link between digital design and physical construction.
First, a 2D CAD file is prepared from the BIM model . The data is then uploaded to the HP cloud system, after which the operator selects the print area. Using a robotic total station, the robot determines its position and applies the layout directly onto the floor surface.
The system is capable of printing complex lines, arcs, circles, and text, as well as operating on various construction surfaces.
Is this already artificial intelligence?
HP employs autonomous navigation, computer vision, and spatial data processing technologies; however, it would be incorrect to call SitePrint a full-fledged generative AI robot.
Its task is much more specific: the robot receives a digital assignment, perceives its surroundings, detects obstacles, and autonomously adjusts its movement.
That is precisely why SitePrint can be considered an example of physical AI—or autonomous robotics for construction—rather than generative AI in the style of ChatGPT.
Why the update is important
For construction companies, the value of Value Pack 3.0 lies in the ability to upgrade their existing equipment fleet.
Instead of purchasing an entirely new robot, a company can gain new capabilities through a combination of updated firmware, software, and a hardware upgrade kit. At the same time, HP continues to release new firmware and cloud/UI updates for the platform.
Conclusion
HP SitePrint Value Pack 3.0 is not a new robot model for 2026, but rather an upgrade to the existing platform, which continues to evolve through firmware and software updates.
A new depth camera, the Smart Navigation System, shadowing capabilities, and increased navigation speed make SitePrint more autonomous and reduce the need for operator intervention.
This is of particular interest for digital construction: BIM/CAD model → cloud system → geodetic positioning → autonomous robot → physical layout on the construction site.
Value Pack 3.0 release date: September 10, 2024.
Current platform status: software and firmware updates are continuing in 2026.
Source: hp.com
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