Robotics and Automation Systems in Construction: Trends and Prospects
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2024 | Viewed by 912
Special Issue Editors
Interests: artificial intelligence and automation in construction; innovative project delivery methods; construction labor productivity and safety
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Robotics and automation systems play a crucial role in revolutionizing the construction industry by enhancing productivity, improving safety, and addressing labor shortages. Research highlights the benefits of automation in construction, including increased worker safety, improved quality, cost-effectiveness, and enhanced job efficiency. Studies emphasize that automation and robotics can contribute to circular construction by boosting productivity, reducing waste, and mitigating labor shortages, especially in concrete construction projects. However, challenges such as fragmented construction processes, worker resistance, lack of expertise, and inadequate support from top-level management hinder the full deployment of robotics and automation systems in the construction industry. In this regard, this Special Issue invites you to submit original research papers focused on “Robotics and Automation System in Construction: Trends and Prospects”. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Artificial intelligence and automation in construction;
- Human–robot collaboration;
- Construction robotics and equipment in safety management;
- Robotics systems for sustainable construction;
- On-site automated and robotic systems;
- Off-site automated prefabrication systems;
- Drones and autonomous vehicles in construction;
- Sensing technologies and construction automation.
Dr. Phuong Hoang Dat Nguyen
Dr. Alireza Golabchi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- construction engineering and management
- robotic construction equipment
- 3D printing
- drones
- exoskeletons
- building information modeling
- artificial intelligence
- unmanned aircraft systems
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