Curtain-wall; Automation in Construction; Progress Management; Optimal Mechanic Design; TRIZ Method; Curtain-wall installation Robot; Construction Process Analysis
Issue Date
2005-09
Publisher
IAARC
Citation
2005 Proceedings of the 22nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction
Abstract
Automation in construction is one of the important issues in the field of robotics, but is distinct from factory automation (FA). Because of variations in materials and management, the role of automation in construction is often limited. A curtain wall is a large, heavy breakable object and requires precision installation, making it a better candidate for automated installation. A curtain-wall installation robot was built and tested at a real construction site and results were analyzed to refine the new concept of curtain-wall installation automation.