Olukanni, E; Akanmu, A; Jebelli, H and Terreno, S (2024) Competencies for human-robot collaboration in the construction industry–academia’s perspective. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 20(4), pp. 444-463. ISSN 1557-8771
Abstract
This paper investigates the perceptions of Construction Engineering and Management instructors regarding the competencies for Human-Robot Collaboration (HRC) in construction to determine knowledge areas, skills, and abilities prioritized for facilitating effective collaboration between humans and robots in the industry. A two-round Delphi study was employed to evaluate the perceptions of construction instructors regarding HRC competencies. This study’s findings revealed that human-robot collaboration knowledge areas prioritized by the instructors include HRC ethics and regulation, robot anatomy and technical specifications, construction robot applications, sensors, and task planning. The instructors prioritized skills such as task planning, application of machine learning algorithms, safety management, human-robot interface proficiency, and effective communication. HRC abilities prioritized include decision-making, continuous learning, critical thinking, attention to detail, analytical aptitude, and adaptability. This research established the competencies prioritized by the instructors for implementing HRC in the construction industry and recommended future research directions.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | competencies; construction; Delphi study; human-robot collaboration; instructor perception |
| Index terms: | machine learning, safety management, regulation, adaptability, decision-making, collaboration, specification, instructor, critical thinking, construction industry, academia, construction engineering, ethics, Delphi method |
| Subjects: | specialized education, practitioner, data collection methods, user focus, ethical practice, artificial intelligence, contractual condition, management, engineering methods, industry analysis, political science, occupational health and safety management, decision analysis, educational institutions |
| Topics: | Risk Management, Roles and Professions, Governance, Health and Safety, Research Practice, Engineering Principles, Contract Administration, Education, Organizational Design, Design Practice, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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