The Feasibility of Construction Robotics in Finland and Norway

This paper reports on the results of a Norwegian-Finish feasibility project on construction robotics, carried out in 1988. The aim of this project was to determine and evaluate the most suitable robotization themes from the point of view of the construction industries in the respective countries. Functional requirements and preliminary technical solutions were charted for seven themes: crane automation; automation of the prefabrication of façade components; robotization in inner works; equipment for materials handling on site; masonry robotics; concreting automation; and measurement, positioning and navigation techniques in construction.