Industrial Robot: Volume 21 Issue 4

Automation and robotics the interdependence of design and construction systems

M Cusack

Examines the potential for introducing automation processes includingrobots into the construction industry. Outlines some of the problems to betackled including the technical and…

ABB focus on “lean robotization”

Jack Hollingum

Outlines ABB Robotics new manufacturing philosophy of “leanrobotization” based on early partnership between customer and supplierand a detailed knowledge of the customers…

Crane automation

C J Backhouse, R A Price, P R Moore

Looks at research work into crane automation for the constructionindustry. Describes the six major areas of the project: analysis ofexisting crane structures and mechanisms, the…

Automation in construction software systems lay the foundations

Mervyn Richards

Considers that computer models of construction projects are required asa precursor to automation of the construction process. Examines the problemof building computer models for…

Curio NDT robot for the construction industry

D A Chamberlain, G J Bleakley

Examines a prototype robot which is being developed to carry outnon‐destructive inspection maintenance and repair [IMR] ofbuildings and structures. Describes some of the areas…

Enabling technology for a masonry building advanced robot

D A Chamberlain

Examines a research program into the use of automation and robotics inmasonry building. The four main objectives of the project were to establishthe requirements for the…