Research Review on Construction Robots in the Context of Intelligent Construction
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Construction Robots; Intelligent Construction; Human-Robot Collaboration; Civil engineering.Abstract
The construction industry is currently facing challenges such as labor shortages and high operational risks, which significantly hinder the development of industry and affect overall productivity. These challenges highlight the urgent need for innovative solutions to improve efficiency and safety. The emergence of new technologies in intelligent construction, including construction robots, presents an opportunity for transformation and upgrading. In the context of intelligent construction, construction robots, as emerging intelligent devices in the construction field, are considered to enable "safer, more efficient, greener, and smarter" construction methods. This article first introduces the definition and classification of construction robots, analyzes the current state of research and development trends both domestically and internationally, then focuses on typical applications and case studies of construction robots in practice, and finally, based on international examples and technical principles, highlights the progress of human-robot collaboration and safety research, proposing future development directions. Construction Robots, Intelligent Construction, Human-Robot Collaboration, Construction Engineering.
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