The construction sector is worth approximately $2 trillion annually in the US alone. A significant portion of this sector consists of challenging and hazardous tasks. This is where construction robots come into play. It seems that these robots, which concern construction workers, will continue to evolve.
Which companies are using robot builders and for what tasks?
One of the biggest problems that industrial robots are focusing on solving is construction manufacturing. The construction sector has a wide variety of challenges compared to other professions. This means that more ventures can operate directly in a competitive field.
Laying bricks is certainly not a new concept for robots. Currently, one of the best-known names in construction robots used in construction is Hadrian X. The American company focuses on building structures from large concrete limestone blocks. Amsterdam-based Monumental specializes in more common varieties of red bricks.
The venture was founded by the duo behind the data visualization firm Silk (now in partnership with Palantir) in 2021. Monumental conducted limited pilot studies locally in the Netherlands. Then, they established partnerships with 25 contractors, including low-income housing.
Significant investments are being made in the robotic construction sector
While the company is conducting these studies, it addresses the problem using robots. One robot uses an autonomous vehicle to carry heavy loads, another robot spreads liquid mortar and places bricks.
Salar al Khafaji, co-founder and CEO of Monumental, says, “At Monumental, we are working to help the industry tackle these challenges.” “Our flexible, intelligent, and adaptable robots and software combine human expertise with robotic efficiency in a way the industry has never seen before.
“For the launch party, Monumental also announced a significant $25 million round led by Plural and Hummingbird. Major companies like Northzone, Foundamental, and NP-Hard Ventures are also participants. The funding will be used to shape the construction industry by hiring, scaling production, and diversifying different bricks/blocks for the operation of their robots.
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