Publications / 1999 Proceedings of the 16th ISARC, Madrid, Spain

Robots and Construction Automation

Guillermo Morales, Zohar Herbzman, Fazil T. Najafi
Pages 283-288 (1999 Proceedings of the 16th ISARC, Madrid, Spain, ISSN 2413-5844)
Abstract:

The United States lacks in the research and development of robots and construction automation.In comparision,construction companies in Japan take more aggressive stand in the research and development of this technology.This paper studies both Japan and US basic construction activities,research and development,social implications,automation technology and construction robots economic feasibility.Construction robot productivity is always higher when materials are standardised and repetition activities are involved.Improving productivity,reducing manpower,shortening construction time,reduction of costs,impproving quality,improving work conditions,safety and benefits to the environment are presented in this paper.

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