RIC Robotics 3D Prints First City-Approved LA Home

The 3D-concrete printing phase has been completed on Los Angeles County’s first approved 3D-printed home, marking a major construction milestone for homeowner Cindy Lopez and a significant step forward for post-wildfire rebuilding in Altadena. Now advancing through the remaining stages of construction, the residence will replace the home Cindy lost in the Eaton Fire, which […] <p>The post RIC Robotics 3D Prints First City-Approved LA Home first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

How far can new tech from AI to robotics shift the productivity dial?

Technology has long been pressed into service to solve the productivity riddle; but with the emergence of AI and robotics, infrastructure players are turning their attention to ensuring the payoffs are more than virtual. The post How far can new tech from AI to robotics shift the productivity dial? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

De-Risking the Workforce Gap: Can AI and Robotics Fill Immediate Need?

While most insurers and even contractors shy away from any new technology that might open them up to risk, the rash of retirements of skilled craft workers and project managers may force firms to reconsider deploying artificial intelligence-enabled workflows that automate tasks once all done manually.

De-Risking the Workforce Gap: Can AI and Robotics Fill an Immediate Need?

While most insurers and even contractors themselves shy away from any new technology that might open them up to risk, the rash of retirements of older, skilled tradesmen and project managers may force contractors to reconsider deploying artificial intelligence-enabled workflows that automate tasks that were once all done manually.

Los Angeles County approves first printed home

Printing is complete on Los Angeles County’s first approved printed house, built by contractor PCI Builders with robotic construction companies RIC Robotics and Stone River Dynamics. The buyer, Cindy Lopez,… The post Los Angeles County approves first printed home appeared first on Global Construction Review.

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?