PROJECT. COLLABORATION. INNOVATION.

This project will see the initial deployment of an Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) for construction industry process development. It will develop a framework for the deployment of autonomous mobile vehicles in a construction or manufacturing environment. This will involve initial training in AMR technology, a digital/virtual definition of the work environment, safe mobility operational zones and a specific designation of workspaces. The framework will also include a programming process for the robot arm and end-of-arm tooling programming steps, similar to the familiar static/track robotic system utilisation. The second half of the project will see the deployment of the AMR in into industry where modular housing units or façade components are manufactured by Construct Innovate member Ecolux Modulars. This project will provide direct exposure to state-of-the-art automation fabrication technology for this industry partner including evaluation of the technology within their own process flows. Through this collaboration, the project will identify where the subsequent AMR R&D is required in this sector.