This Prototype Robot Can Build Houses Faster Than Human Workers
Katherine Pendrill — July 30, 2015 — Tech
References: fastbrickrobotics.net & fastcoexist
'Hadrian 105' is a prototype robot that can lay the brickwork for a house much faster than a human bricklayer. While a four-bedroom house would normally require about 42 days of brickwork, the Hadrian 105 can perform the same task in just two days.
Hadrian 105 is produced by the Australian company 'Fastbrick Robotics.' The prototype robot operates according to a series of sensors that help it to position the bricks and correct itself if it deviates from the correct course. The robot works from a design file to lay the bricks and then spray cement into the remaining gaps. The robot works from the ground up, meaning you can customize its actions to accommodate curved walls and corner areas.
While the robot has yet to build an entire house, the company is in the process of building a commercial machine that would be able to complete similar brickwork on a large scale.
Hadrian 105 is produced by the Australian company 'Fastbrick Robotics.' The prototype robot operates according to a series of sensors that help it to position the bricks and correct itself if it deviates from the correct course. The robot works from a design file to lay the bricks and then spray cement into the remaining gaps. The robot works from the ground up, meaning you can customize its actions to accommodate curved walls and corner areas.
While the robot has yet to build an entire house, the company is in the process of building a commercial machine that would be able to complete similar brickwork on a large scale.
Trend Themes
1. Automated Brick-laying - The Hadrian 105 robot shows disruptive innovation potential towards creating faster and more efficient ways to build structures.
2. Robotics in Construction - The prototype robot is a testament to how robotics is changing the construction industry's landscape by providing reliable, cost-effective, and time-efficient technologies.
3. Customizable Robotic Construction - The ability of the robot to work on curved walls and corner areas shows potential for customizable robotic construction in the future.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The construction industry can utilize automation technologies like the Hadrian 105 to achieve faster and more efficient construction processes.
2. Robotics - Robotic manufacturing companies can take part in the development of construction robotics, like the Hadrian 105, to provide automation solutions to the construction industry.
3. Architecture and Engineering - The use of the Hadrian 105 robot in building customizable structures may change the way architects and engineers design and construct buildings in the future.
6.1
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
