Kangari, R and Halpin, D W (1990) Identification of factors influencing implementation of construction robotics. Construction Management and Economics, 8(1), pp. 89-104. ISSN 01446193
Abstract
The objective of this paper is to describe major factors influencing the robotization of construction processes, and to provide a model based on fuzzy set theory for feasibility analysis of robots. Major factors influencing implementation of construction robots are described. The primary factors driving the adoption of robotics in construction are identified as: (1) need-based feasibility, (2) technological feasibility, and (3) economic feasibility. In order to concentrate on processes which have potential and exclude those processes which are not strong candidates for automation, brainstorming sessions were held with various parties involved in construction to examine feasibility of construction processes for automation. The participants were asked to consider construction processes from the heavy and highway, building and industrial construction areas.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | automation; construction; equipment; excavation; material handling; prefabrication; robot; tunnelling |
| Index terms: | industrial construction, tunnelling, material handling, automation, implementation, prefabrication, excavation, robotics, construction process, advanced construction robotics, fuzzy set theory |
| Subjects: | automation and robotics, product delivery, civil engineering, contractual arrangements, building construction, construction operations, decision-making and optimization |
| Topics: | Procurement, Engineering Principles, Digital Applications, Supply Chain Management, Construction Technology, Research Practice, Site Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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