Bedrock Robotics deploys fully autonomous excavators on jobsites

The San Francisco-based company said its retrofit tech, which digs without an operator, is now active on infrastructure projects for firms such as Sundt Construction and Zachry Construction.

360-degree immersive environment to plan nuclear decommissioning

AtkinsRéalis, Sellafield Ltd and Igloo Vision have developed an immersive environment at the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Collaboration (Raico1) facility in West Cumbria to support the planning and delivery of nuclear decommissioning work. The post 360-degree immersive environment to plan nuclear decommissioning appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Autonomous equipment tech firm Gravis Robotics raises $200M

The Swiss startup uses its proprietary machinery to turn heavy equipment into autonomous robots.

$200M Funding Round Set for Automated Equipment Startup Gravis Robotics

Investment is major infusion for Swiss-based equipment tech firm as it rolls out its autonomous and machine-assist systems to jobsites around the world.

6 contech firms pull in a combined $234M

Robotics and artificial intelligence drew investors’ interest in recent contech funding rounds.

Free Documentary - Industry 4.0, The Future of Manufacturing, 13012023

Cutting-edge technology and new manufacturing science promises that the factories of tomorrow will be very different places, demanding a new approach to factory design and the workforce. This FD video highlights how robotics, AI, edge detection, machine learning, IoT and smart factories are advancing manufacturing and assembly into smart factories

The Economist - How to make poor areas richer, 19012023

Many people in the rich world are feeling the pinch, particularly in its poorest regions. As the cost of living rises, how can such “left behind” areas be made richer? Regional development, infrastructure investment, and reskilling are some of the optoins considered

cea - DiCE Lab Webinar - Digital Fabrication for a Circular Economy 21122022

cea (Circular Engineering for Architecture) explore digital initiatives such as CNC machining, 3D printing, and robotic manufacturing for circularity in the built environment. 3 guest speakers present: - Philippe Block from Block Research Group, ETH Zurich - Digital Fabrication in concrete - Benjamin Dillenburger from Digital Building Technologies, ETH Zurich - Ecologic Digital Fabrication - Alexandre Dubor from Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) - Robotic Craft

Ryan Smith - Construction Robotics, 02122020

MOD X features Thomas Bock, Professor and Chair of Construction Realisation and Robotics at the Technical University of Munich in Germany. Thomas has studied in Japan, the US and Europe and has worked all over the world researching and developing robotic solutions to construction including factory based industrialized construction robotics and site based robotics. He gives and encyclopedic review of construction robotics

FT - Will Tesla's Optimus robot become a reality, 21092022

Do humanoid robots have a future? As Elon Musk demonstrates a humanoid robot, FT explore Engineered Arts - a humanoid robot factory with the creator of a highly realistic looking robot. Experts analyse Musk's proposals so far, looking at how these robots could become a reality

Does anyone have any useful opinions and experiences with AI and Robotics in construction?