AI in Construction: From More Work to Better Work

Much of the discussion around artificial intelligence in construction focuses on the jobsite — automation, robotics, computer vision. Those applications are real and increasingly visible. but the larger economic impact sits earlier in design and estimation. 

Haulotte tests robotic arms attached to MEWPs

Haulotte is testing robotic arms attached to MEWPs. Working with French construction robotics start-up, Builder Assist, Haulotte is using the technology for the likes of facade treatment and overhead drilling. The post Haulotte tests robotic arms attached to MEWPs appeared first on Construction Management.

Robotics: How to use it on UK building sites

Tom Yeshurun is the co-founder and chief executive of Civ Robotics On UK building sites today, automation has moved beyond theory and become visible and practical, as tools continue to improve. The question isn’t about whether robotics belongs in construction – it’s about how we… The post Robotics: How to use it on UK building sites appeared first on Construction News.

How Bechtel’s going big with AI and automation

US engineering giant Bechtel has created the role of Vice President of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Transformation to deliver projects using AI, robotics and digital technologies. Taking up that… The post How Bechtel’s going big with AI and automation appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Robotics firm deal takes British Land and RLAM’s One Triton Square to 94% let

Humanoid is the latest tech company to take space at the building in central London's Knowledge Quarter. The post Robotics firm deal takes British Land and RLAM’s One Triton Square to 94% let appeared first on Property Week.

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?