Towards autonomous robot collectives delivering collaborative tasks in dynamic unstructured construction environments
Project Proposal
Seeking partners for upcoming EIC Pathfinder
Can act as:
Seeking expertise:
A novel multi-robot platform with modular tooling and attachments that can be intelligently and autonomously deployed to assemble modular, load-bearing structures (arches, vaults, wall panels) at human-relevant scale. Robots work with modules designed specifically for robotic handling, incorporating embedded sensors for localisation, alignment, and force feedback.
The robot will help operators in industrial environments where inefficiencies are created due to the need to deploy costly resources and time management systems to protect humans from exposure to repetitive tasks that can cause physical and mental health problems and dangerous environments where there is an elevated risk of injury or even death.
It will significantly improve productivity, efficiency and ROI whilst reducing risk and hazardous exposure to humans.
Demonstrators under consideration include, subject to end-user involvement/approval:
• Drilling and fixing ceiling holders in concrete at height (dirty, hazardous and repetitive).
• Moving construction materials on site or as part of the supply chain (hazardous and laborious).
• Inspecting tunnels in the construction phase (a very hazardous environment for humans).
