How The Chang Robotics Fund Is Backing Blue Vigil

Blue Vigil is making night construction safer, and the Chang Robotics Fund is helping bring their glare-free lighting technology to market.

The Chang Robotics Fund is supporting founders solving critical, overlooked problems, and poor nighttime lighting is one of them. Construction crews often rely on traditional light towers that create harsh glare and deep shadows, putting both workers and the public at risk. In 2023 alone, nighttime construction accidents cost the industry an estimated $3.25 billion to $6 billion. Blue Vigil’s AL1000 system offers a long-overdue update: a glare-free, autonomous tethered light that makes job sites safer and more productive. 

That’s why our partnership with Blue Vigil is so compelling. Their AL1000 platform represents the first major breakthrough in mobile work lighting in over 40 years. With vertical lift, gimballed LED control, and autonomous safety features, the AL1000 delivers precision lighting without the hazards of glare or the burden of bulky tower setups. It’s a lower-cost, energy-efficient alternative that transforms outdated infrastructure—perfectly aligning with the Fund’s mission to back robotics innovations that drive real-world impact. 

Beyond construction, Blue Vigil has massive growth potential in untapped markets such as sports and entertainment lighting solutions. The global portable lighting sector is booming, projected to reach $8.3bn by 2031, and Blue Vigil is poised to capture new segments such as outdoor events and recreational venues where flexible, high-quality illumination is paramount. Their drone-based technology offers unmatched portability and adaptability, enabling rapid deployment for temporary setups without the logistical headaches of conventional light towers.  

Rob Schumann - CEO

What seals our enthusiasm is Blue Vigil’s exceptional team, led by Rob Schumann, an accomplished CEO and multiple-time successful founder whose technical prowess and entrepreneurial track record have already propelled the Company from prototype to commercial traction, underpinned by oversubscription for the Company’s beta product. With the support of Chang Robotics’ engineering expertise cemented by the Fund’s investment, Blue Vigil is well-placed to become the market leader in autonomous tethered lighting solutions.   

The capital from the Chang Robotics Fund will enable Blue Vigil to transition from their successful and fully subscribed beta program, into manufacturing the first production units to meet the initial market demand in their growing pipeline. 

Carl Miller - COO

"Blue Vigil is excited to partner with the Chang Robotics Fund because they understand what it takes to bring game-changing, hard-tech products to market. Beyond capital, we are getting access to their phenomenal engineering expertise, ingenuity, and know-how that is critical to ensuring that our products meet the reliability demands of our core markets. This allows us to more forward quickly, realize the full potential of our current product, and confidently build a roadmap of continued innovation," says Carl Miller, COO of Blue Vigil 

It’s not too late to get involved, but time is running out! Join the Chang Robotics Fund today to support safety-first technologies like Blue Vigil. Fill out our contact form to connect with our team and learn more. The future starts now! 

To learn more about Blue Vigil or to schedule a demo contact info@bluevigil.com and follow Blue Vigil on LinkedIn.