Automation and Robotics in Construction: A Feasibility Study

Kangari, Roozbeh; Halpin, Darren

doi:10.22260/isarc1988/0022

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“…Some researchers such as Kangari and Halpin [8], Fazio [5]. Basford and Askew [ 1 ] have identified automation Opportunities on a wide range of construction processes.…”

Section: Division Of Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

Automation Needs Determination Using AHP Approach

Guo¹,

Tucker²

1993

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC)

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“…Some researchers such as Kangari and Halpin [8], Fazio [5]. Basford and Askew [ 1 ] have identified automation Opportunities on a wide range of construction processes.…”

Section: Division Of Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

Automation Needs Determination Using AHP Approach

Guo¹,

Tucker²

1993

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC)

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“…The construction industry has been much slower to introduce on-site automation than the manufacturing industry, even though building is very labour-intensive and requires a wide range of expensive skills which are rapidly vanishing in the developed countries [1]. Accordingly, there are many incentives to examine the reasons for this and to propose strategies which might help to by -pass some of the existing problems .…”

Section: The Progress In Construction Automationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Several research papers produced by academic establishments [1], [13], [14] and publications by construction companies [15] have pointed out the need for on-site construction robots. The application of automation technology and modular building systems present important opportunities for the industry: higher productivity, better product quality, greater flexibility in the use of building space, faster speed of construction and better value for money for developers and building owners.…”

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A New Direction in Automating Construction

Atkin¹,

Atkinson²,

Bridgewater³

et al. 1989

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC)

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The majority of work in the field of construction robotics has focussed on the adaptation of existing industrial robots to automate traditional construction processes that use basic materials . This paper introduces a new approach , that of construction based on a factory -produced 'parts-set' especially suited to a range of on-site purpose -designed robots, aimed at the provision of high-tech buildings . This approach is intended to deskill as much site-based work as possible as a counter-measure against the increasing shortage of skilled operatives and to reduce unit costs of production.

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“…Other studies have identified the major considerations in implementing robotics in construction to be (1) need, (2) economic constraints, and (3) technical constraints (Kangari 1986;Kangari and Halpin 1988;Tucker 1988;Skibniewski 1988). At this early stage, however, economic and technical constraints will dominate, as robotics will first be implemented in applications that can be engineered easily, and where it is estimated to have high economic payoff.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…At this early stage, however, economic and technical constraints will dominate, as robotics will first be implemented in applications that can be engineered easily, and where it is estimated to have high economic payoff. While technical constraints have been dealt with elsewhere (Paulson 1985;Moselhi 1987a;Kangari and Halpin 1988), it is the purpose of this paper to concentrate on the economic aspects.…”

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Robotics in construction: implementation and economic evaluation

Moselhi¹,

Hason²

1989

Can. J. Civ. Eng.

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This paper presents a review of current worldwide efforts in automation and robotization for construction. Over a dozen countries are currently involved in such research efforts to overcome mainly declining productivity, increasing labor costs, hazards in the workplace, and scarcity of skilled labor. Research and development progress of Japanese contractors is emphasized, as they are aggressively introducing robots on site. A number of their leading contractors are visited, and applications of robotic equipment utilized on building construction sites in Japan are summarized. The Canadian construction industry, existing in a harsh climate and affected by shortages of skilled labor and high labor costs, needs to carefully consider construction robotics in order to meet its changing needs. The characteristics of the Canadian environment are presented and factors that have a direct bearing on the feasibility and implementation of robotics are emphasized. Different methods for the evaluation of the value of a construction robot are presented and applied to a numerical example. Comparisons are then made between the U.S. and Canada. It is believed that, given existing technology, economical constraints will either force or impede the implementation of robotics.Cet article traite des efforts dCployCs a l'tchelle mondiale dans le domaine de l'automatisation et de la robotisation de la construction. Plus d'une douzaine de pays participent prksentement a cette recherche qui vise principalement a solutionner les problkmes reliCs a la productivitC et a l'augmentation des coilts de la main-d'aeuvre, a Climiner les dangers sur les chantiers et a combler le manque de main-d'aeuvre qualifiCe. Une attention particulikre est accordCe aux progrks rCalisCs par les entrepreneurs japonais dans le domaine de la recherche et du dCveloppement de la robotique. Un certain nombre d'entre eux ont fait l'objet d'une visite et les applications de la robotique sur les chantiers de construction sont rCsumCes. L'industrie canadienne de la construction, aux prises avec des conditions climatiques rigoureuses, un manque de main-d'oeuvre qualifiCe et des codts de production ClevCs, doit considCrer strieusement la robotique comme solution pour faire face a des besoins en pleine Cvolution. Les caractCristiques de l'environnement canadien sont prCsentCes et les facteurs ayant un impact direct sur la faisabilitC et la mise en oeuvre de la robotique sont soulignks. Diverses mithodes d'Cvaluation de la valeur d'unrobot sont prCsentCes et appliquCes a un exemple numkrique. Des comparaisons sont ensuite effectuCes entre le Canada et les Etats-Unis.Compte tenu de la technologie existante, plusieurs sont d'avis que des contraintes Cconorniques vont soit entrainer ou empEcher la mise en oeuvre de la robotique.Mots ~1 6 s : industrie canadienne de la construction, robot pour la construction, automatisation, construction de bhtiments, productivitC, faisabilitt.Can. J. Civ. Eng. 16, 678-683 (1989)

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Automation and Robotics in Construction: A Feasibility Study

Cited by 7 publications

References 2 publications

Automation Needs Determination Using AHP Approach

Automation Needs Determination Using AHP Approach

A New Direction in Automating Construction

Robotics in construction: implementation and economic evaluation

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