Construction work as we well know is a team effort, requiring the synchronization of workers, equipment and materials. And just as construction workers need to be trained to work among and around their fellow workers, … about The Next Frontier: Robots Working in Squads
Robotics
Can Automated Concrete Pourers Empower the Industry?
There have been several factors contributing to construction’s increased interest in automation technology in recent years. The labor shortage is perhaps the most obvious, with companies facing increasing demand while coping with a diminished labor … about Can Automated Concrete Pourers Empower the Industry?
Ancient Profession Moves into the Future
The world’s only fully-automated, bricklaying solution is now on the cusp of becoming commercially available, according to its developer Fastbrick Robotics Limited. “We now have the world’s only fully-automated, end-to-end bricklaying solution, with a massive … about Ancient Profession Moves into the Future
Robotics Break New Ground in Construction
While some have raised the question of whether human workers are set to be replaced by metal and silicon, many workers don’t see construction robots as a direct threat. In fact, they see emerging technology … about Robotics Break New Ground in Construction
Robotics Roadmap Lays Out Future for Construction
Australia’s first Robotics Roadmap lays out a vision of how the new technologies might help sectors, such as construction, manufacturing, agriculture and service industries, evolve to meet the future.
Drones, Robots and Clouds – Oh My
Technology is moving faster than the regulatory environment in terms of evolving the future construction worksite. Still, the opportunities are exciting, and we should embrace change, says WT Partnership Managing Director Nick Deeks. Drones are … about Drones, Robots and Clouds – Oh My
7 Construction Tech Trends to Watch in 2019
A clearer picture is emerging of the types of technologies that are rising to the top in construction. In no particular order, we’ve compiled a list of seven technologies that have shown themselves to be … about 7 Construction Tech Trends to Watch in 2019
See SpotMini Walk the Jobsite
Boston Dynamics’ SpotMini is a four-legged electric robotic dog with an uncanny sense of perception and an impressive range of motion, thanks to its onboard 3D vision and its 17 distinct joints. It stands a … about See SpotMini Walk the Jobsite
Ghost in the Machine: Mining’s Driverless Trucks
Construction has always been a dangerous job, and perhaps one of the only fields that rivals the industry when it comes to occupational hazards is mining. Miners face a daily barrage of threats, from explosions … about Ghost in the Machine: Mining’s Driverless Trucks
Kewazo’s Robot Does The Heavy Lifting
As we’ve covered before, labor-intensive, repetitive tasks are among the best suited for automation or robotic assistance. And few construction site tasks are as repetitive and labor intensive as scaffold work.
