Just a few days ago we talked about how artificial intelligence related fields are developing Increasingly sophisticated ways to help machines learn on their ownWe can no longer imagine a future in which robots and intelligent systems are not part of our domestic lives, or collaborate with us in professional tasks hitherto reserved for humans only.
It’s only a matter of time until This smart, robotic help arrives at the construction sitePlease note these 3 Promising Prototypes You are a robotic construction worker ready to be part of the most innovative bricklayer.
Hadrian X. A robot craftsman who can build a house in two days
Australian company Fastbrick Robotics announced Hadrian 105, its first robotic bricklayer project, just over a year ago to demonstrate the feasibility of its technology. But now they’re surprising us with an improved model that can build a house in just two days if you work around the clock.
This robot called Hadrian XIt has a mechanical arm integrated into a truck that it carries to perform various construction tasks such as laying 1000 bricks in just 1 hourThe bricks move on a conveyor system in the arm and thanks to sensors and lasers Hadrian X can Walls can be built leaving space for installation of doors, windows, wiring or plumbing, according to the layout programmed by the builder. Reportedly costing €2 million, it is an invaluable assistant for workers who may be on duty from 2019.
Robot SAM that can stack 3000 bricks a day
There is a similar project being pushed by a US company called Construction Robotics, in this case named SAM, and according to its creators, laying more than 3000 bricks per day will allow the most skilled workers SAM (Semi-Automatic Mason) Work with two workers instead of working alone. to accomplish such a feverish task.
SAM consists of mobile platforms, conveyors, robotic arms and concrete pumps that are adaptable to construction site quality. Another bricklayer smoothes the concrete while an operator lays bricks on the robot. Concrete has been poured onto all blocks in place by SAM. This human-machine collaboration has already been implemented in the US and has just arrived in the UK and will be operational in just two years.
In Situ Fabricator1, a robotic bricklayer working finely
The robot proposal from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology ETH Zurich for the built environment is called In Situ Fabricator1 and features a unique breakthrough. Able to recognize its location and surroundings and build walls accordingly.
The In Situ Fabricator1 has a set of features. cameras and sensors for mapping the surroundings, An internal processor that allows you to manage tasks programmed by the operator. Thanks to this technology deployment, robotic bricklayers can build walls in precise locations by comparing a map with an architect’s design.
The first demo project consisted of a 6.5m long, 2m high double brick wall with over 1,600 blocks. Aided by geolocation and the ability to predict surroundings, the resulting walls, constructed of bricks laid with an accuracy of less than 7 mm, are exquisite works almost craftsman-worthy. In addition, it has internet connectivity so that the architect can make adjustments to the design in real-time as needed.
sauce: Digital Trends, Agencia Sinc, Daily Mail, MIT Technology Review
