A spider robot named Charlotte can 3D-print homes in a day using soil and waste, offering a fast, low-carbon path for future construction.

By establishing expectations for safe robot operation in construction, the initiative aims to build confidence in the field.

Robotics in architecture and construction is transforming the way architects approach their designs. This technology isn’t just a flash in the pan—it will soon become a fundamental part of the ...

In recent years, the intersection of technology and the built environment has witnessed an unprecedented surge in funding, driven predominantly by advances in AI and robotics. With the construction ...

Since it was founded in 2023, Partner Robotics has raised around RMB 100 million for building and tiling robots.

Construction is a dangerous, uncertain sector. New data suggests those are some of the factors driving an industry-wide embrace of automation technologies, especially robots. In fact, the market for ...

In today's construction landscape, staying ahead of risks and ensuring the safety of teams is paramount. To remain vigilant, businesses should redefine their approach to this critical aspect of work ...

Abhishek Patil (MSR '16) talks about robotics in construction and how his time in Northwestern Engineering's Master of Science in Robotics (MSR) program prepared him to help develop cutting-edge ...

Would you live a house built by robots? Swiss engineering company ABB is putting its robots to work on construction sites to help the company’s robotics business recover after it was badly hit by the ...

Construction robots combine the challenges of autonomous vehicles, off-road robots, and factory manipulation robots, but their impact can be massive. Construction sites are unstructured compared to a ...

Industrial robots are expensive. But, then, so are construction mistakes. Being off by an inch here or there adds up quickly, and too often crews need to correct costly errors. There’s a reason ...

Robotics in construction will become a more common occurrence in the years to come, and could well solve the serious skills shortage in the industry if they are used in conjunction with existing ...