The labor gap in construction wide yawns To combat staffing issues in the workplace, tech companies have pushed the envelope, aiming to combat the shortage by creating robots that can complete work traditionally done by humans.
From humanoid droids to painters and layout machines, here are five robotic solutions that could have applications in your workplace.
Built Robotics RPD35 Stack Driver
How large contractors expand to utility-scale solar projectssolutions that streamline the process of driving large batteries will be crucial.
Enter built robotics RPD 35a fully autonomous person assembly of balls product for the solar industry.
A single robot tackles four aspects of these constructions: surveying, pile distribution, pile driving and as constructed – according to the company’s website. Built robotics claims DPR 35 works five times faster than a traditional stripper and is accurate to within centimeters.
Hadrian X by FBR
Australian firm FBR claims that its brick-laying robot, Hadrian X, is the first mobile robotic and brick-laying system. The machine’s crane arm is mounted on a large truck, meaning it can be rolled up to a job site on demand, according to their website.
The robot can build the walls of a house in just one day, FBR claims, and builds structures from a 3D CAD model, which reduces waste. They’re not small bricks, either: New Atlas reports that Hadrian X can handle cinder blocks they weigh 99 pounds.
HP SitePrint
Known for its personal computer products and software, HP ventured into construction last year with its SitePrint productwhich automates the tedious site design process.
Although the robot is the main physical component of the product, SitePrint it’s also a suite of software programs, including a touchscreen tablet, a portfolio of inks for different surfaces, and cloud tools for tracking usage, job preparation, and fleet management.
The product launched to the general public on July 19, according to the company.
PaintJet
PaintJet says its robot can cut through job-site paint jobs, which can be tedious and time-consuming.
The company’s robot operates on an elevator, controlled by a truck, and can paint on new works, perform repainting and maintenance work and create special coatings, according to its website.
Now, the company plans to give more capabilities to the robot to extend the work it can do from sanding and caulking to pressure washing as well, according to CNBC.
Atlas of Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas captivated enthusiasts around the world with quirky videos about bipedal robot progression with movement.
The robotics company showed off the humanoid throw a bag at a pretend worker in a simulated workplace environment, with a stylish twist. while Atlas is not ready to use it on a construction site yet, The Verge reports, the company is making its way there.
Meanwhile, Boston Dynamics’ other bot, Spot, is earning its keep with recruiting teams in real, operational workplaces. The quadruped robot, canine style it can take photos of a job site and navigate construction environments, freeing workers from certain inspection tasks.
