Robotic Building Assembly Sequencing for Faster Housing Construction
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Solution Overview
Problem
The shortage of new housing construction is driven by antiquated manual processes and a lack of skilled labor, leading to elongated construction timelines and labor shortages.
Innovation Solution
An automated assembly method using robotic cells with assembly robots, guided by cloud-based control systems, to analyze building structure data, determine assembly sequences, and generate robot-specific control instructions for efficient construction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual construction processes are used, then flexibility and adaptability in construction are maintained, but construction timelines are elongated and productivity is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical construction processes with automated robotic assembly systems. Robots equipped with specialized end effectors perform assembly tasks such as joining building components, fastening panels, and securing structural elements, thereby eliminating the need for manual labor while significantly increasing construction speed and productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The robotic assembly system is designed to autonomously perform construction tasks without continuous human intervention. The system includes automated navigation, component identification, positioning, and assembly execution capabilities, allowing the robots to self-manage the construction process while humans provide oversight and programmatic control.
2Productivity
If skilled labor is reduced, then labor costs are decreased and scalability is improved, but assembly precision and quality control may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces skilled human labor with automated robotic systems that incorporate precision positioning mechanisms, sensors, and control algorithms. These systems maintain or exceed the precision of skilled workers while enabling scalable production through consistent, repeatable assembly operations that can be replicated across multiple construction sites.
Solution Approach 2:
The robotic assembly system incorporates sensors and feedback mechanisms that continuously monitor assembly progress, component positioning, and fastening quality. Real-time feedback allows the system to detect and correct deviations from specified tolerances, ensuring consistent precision without requiring skilled human judgment for each assembly task.
3Loss of time
If traditional construction methods are used, then simplicity of operation is maintained, but construction timelines and project duration are extended
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary preparation of building components off-site before assembly. Components are pre-cut, pre-drilled, pre-assembled, and pre-positioned according to digital models, allowing the robotic system to perform rapid final assembly without complex on-site operations. This preliminary action significantly reduces on-site construction time while the complexity is managed through standardized component design.
Solution Approach 2:
The system utilizes digital modeling and parameter-based control to manage operational complexity. Construction plans are converted into digital parameters that guide robotic operations, allowing precise control of assembly sequences, robot movements, and fastening parameters. This digital parameter management enables complex assembly tasks to be executed efficiently without requiring complex manual operations.
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AI summary
Embodiments herein generally relate to methods, systems and devices for automated assembly of building structures. In at least one embodiment, there is provided a method for automated assembly of building structures, the method comprises analyzing assembly data associated with a building structure; based on the analyzing, determining an assembly sequence for assembling building parts to construct the building structure, wherein the assembly sequence comprises a plurality of assembly tasks; generating robot-specific control instructions, for each of one or more assembly robots in a robotic assembly cell, to execute the assembly sequence; and transmitting the robot-specific control instructions to the one or more assembly robots in the robotic assembly cell.