Robots build one of world’s largest printed neighbourhoods

Autonomous robots are helping to deliver Cleora, a 55-acre residential printed development in Salida, Colorado with 106 homes. California’s RIC Robotics deployed two autonomous printing systems to print 65 of… The post Robots build one of world’s largest printed neighbourhoods appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Balfour Beatty invests £10m in VC to gain early access to innovations

Balfour Beatty has invested £10m in a venture capital fund to gain early access to the robotics and AI innovations the fund is backing. The post Balfour Beatty invests £10m in VC to gain early access to innovations appeared first on Construction Management.

McLaren deploys autonomous robots on UK sites through FieldAI partnership

McLaren Construction has partnered with robotics specialist FieldAI to deploy autonomous quadruped robots across its UK construction sites as part of its digital transformation strategy. The contractor said the robots would initially be used to capture 360-degree site imagery, generate point cloud data and support… The post McLaren deploys autonomous robots on UK sites through FieldAI partnership appeared first on Construction News.

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.

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?