Flying construction robots undergoing first tests in site-like conditions

Environmental News Network - Flying Robots Unlock New Horizons in Construction

An international team led by researchers from Empa and EPFL has explored how in future aerial robots could process construction materials precisely in the air – an approach with great potential for difficult-to-access locations or work at great heights.

Researchers Explore Aerial Robots for Construction Applications - 3D Printing

Researchers from Empa and EPFL are investigating how aerial robots could process construction materials in the air.

Flying construction robots undergoing first tests in site-like conditions

New research from Imperial College London and the University of Bristol has explored the emerging field of utilising aerial robotics in construction, with new drone technology undergoing tests in Switzerland Published in Science Robotics, the research examines the use of drones for mid-air material deposition in the construction industry – a process known as Aerial Additive Manufacturing (Aerial AM). Aerial AM could provide wide-ranging benefits…