Robotics in Construction Summit

Overview

Autodesk BUILD Space
23 Dry Dock Avenue
Boston, MA
United States

Thursday, 21 June 2018 - 9:00am

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How can robotics and automated construction technologies help us build more, better, with less negative impact?

Automation and robotics have helped manufacturing, retail, and agriculture industries increase productivity by 1,500% since 1945 (McKinsey 2017). In contrast, however, construction productivity has remained relatively stagnant during the same time period. For the robotics industry, construction presents potential use cases and unique applications that can utilize a variety of evolving technologies from drones, ground robotics, teleoperation, machine vision, additive manufacturing, and assistive robotics.

Automation has been implemented in other industries to solve challenges associated with labor productivity, material waste, quality control, etc. – but why not construction?

This event is intended to bring together representatives from the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry with technology and thought leaders from the robotics community to develop a collective understanding of the problems and opportunities, and how to take the next steps!

The 2018 Robotics in Construction Summit is hosted by Autodesk in collaboration with MassRobotics and will take place on June 21st at the Autodesk BUILD Space in Boston, MA. The event will include presentations and discussions with construction industry representatives and robotics technology developers with a goal of bridging the gap between needs, opportunities, and technology.

 

MassRobotics

MassRobotics is an independent, non-profit organization serving as the innovation hub for robotics and connected devices. Through programming and events, MassRobotics helps bring together innovative startups and existing technology organizations to nurture the next generation of talent and promote economic growth and innovation. By working with diverse local talent, they are helping to bring about the next global evolution of robotics.