Robotics solutions in construction of buildings

[semaco]

Could you please give me any links to robotics solutions which one can use in construction of buildings?
I am interested in all technologies, concerning construction of buildings, for example, bricklaying, plasterer or 3d printing and many other, even developing technologies, which are now at the stage of prototype.
If you know better place where I can ask for such information I also would be grateful.
Thank you.

[Johannes @ Robots in Architecture]

Hello,

As for most research, a simple Google search will give you tons of results to get you started. The thing with many robotic processes is that they are often only used in-house and not publicly shown. Especially in the area of wood construction, there are several high-end buildings with significant work done with robotic arms. Or for example there is the Austrian steel company Zeman whose homepage is not heavy on robotics (http://www.zeman-stahl.com/en), but then you find out that they've been developing and selling robotic welding system for quite some time (they were one of our Rob|Arch 2012 partners). See here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9JOmCWNShk
Also take a look at the research done at Stuttgart like the LaGa project, or Branch Technology who are working with custom 3D-printing.

Best,
Johannes

[semaco]

Of course I'm using google search too. I found there LaGa project and some other interesting solutions and it maybe useful for us.
Thank you for Zeman and Branch Technology! I did not meet them in Google.

The most interesting is mobile robotics such as https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS0bmXW43Us (drilling), http://mobile-robotics.com/construction/ (plastering), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYleuh3nzXI (bricklayer) and other solutions that can be easily transported to the construction site to working there.

Also interesting alternative building technologies based on robotics, which may be useful for us and cost-effective.