Advances in technologies, such as sensing, positioning, and computing, combined with Building Information Models (BIM) enable the use of robots in unstructured environments like construction. Class sessions contrast the development of construction robots with manufacturing robots, showcase the application of construction robots to at least ten tasks, such as drilling, painting, layout, bricklaying, etc., and introduce the Robotics Evaluation Framework (REF). The small-group class project carried out with industry partners applies the REF to compare the health and safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance of robotic and traditional construction methods.

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Syllabus

Schedule Spring 2023

Tu/Thu 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM at Y2E2 292A
3 Units: Letter (ABCD/NC)

Course Instructors

             

Cynthia Brosque                    Martin Fischer

PhD CEE/Adjust Professor    Kumagai Professor School of Engineering

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Contrast manufacturing and construction
• Evaluate the readiness of promising construction robots with a consistent Robotics Evaluation Framework
• Gain state-of-the-art robotics knowledge
• Collaborate directly with the industry partners driving construction robotization

Previous Industry Partners

Safety, quality, schedule, and cost impacts of ten construction robots
The robots are coming
Research Presentations

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Questions? cbrosque@stanford.edu