Automation and Robotics in the Construction Industry - A Review

K. N. Narasimha Prasad*, Vinay Mohan Agrawal**
* Associate Professor, National Institute of Construction Management and Research, Goa Campus, India.
** Assistant Professor, National Institute of Construction Management and Research, Goa Campus, India.
Periodicity:February - April'2019
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jfet.14.3.15654

Abstract

Robotics and automation was considered unsuitable for the construction site due to uniqueness of construction projects, their dynamic nature, and aggressive environmental conditions at site. However, shortage of skilled labour and their high costs and the need to ensure quality, safety along with fast track constructions has made entry of robotics and automation into construction sites, which is an inevitable fact. Also increased awareness of artificial intelligence technology, use of lasers and sensors in making robotics and automation are more user-friendly even in construction sites. In this study, the available literature on automation and robotics developed for the construction industry is analysed.

Keywords

Automation, Robotics, the SMART System, Roof Push up Construction Method, Automated Building Construction System, T-up System, the Big Canopy Construction System, the Future Automated Construction Efficient System

How to Cite this Article?

Prasad,N.K.N., and Agrawal,V.M. (2019). Automation and Robotics in the Construction Industry, a Review.i-manager’s Journal on Future Engineering and Technology,14 (3), 49-55. https://doi.org/10.26634/jfet.14.3.15654

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