Question

Automation and robotics in construction works:

How would you evaluate the application of robotics and automation systems in construction projects? Do they present opportunities or threats or both to the construction industry?

Answer 1

Title : Automation and robotics in construction works.

Robotics and automation can bring shortcomings in construction, but it's adoption is very rare.

It becomes easy to identify, categorise, and rank most important challenges that are limiting the adoption of robotics in construction industry.

It's application can be classified as following 4 sectors-

a) Off site prefabricated system (Example- large scale prefabrication, additive manufacturing like 3D printing)

b)Onsite automated & robotics systems ( Example- Swarms for building components assembly)

c)Drones and autonomous vehicles-( Example - survey , inspection and monitoring. Also automated drilling, excavation, and earth moving.

d) Exoskeleton (to reduce injuries)

Due to automation and robotics wages of labours are mostly saved . But sometimes on other hand the repair and maintenance of machines may be expensive too.

Automation and robotics have ability to help workers in construction field improve productivity, enhance safety and much more.

Thus it comprises of more opportunities in construction rather than threats.

Hence , Automation and robotics is not a threat but an asset for construction sector.

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