IMPLEMENTATION OF ROBOTICS IN BUILDING - CURRENT STATUS AND FUTURE-PROSPECTS

A survey to evaluate the state-of-the-art development and employment o f building robots was conducted worldwide among construction companies , universities, and other research organizations. The methodology of t he survey and its results are presented. The analysis of the results y ields a gloomy picture of the present level of on-site of robot employ ment. The reasons for this situation are identified as follows: (1) Ex isting robots are not well adapted to building construction. (2) There are problems associated with the conventionally designed building. (3 ) It is difficult to justify robot employment economically. (4) There are managerial barriers. Consequently, recommendations are offered for more efficient future implementation.