Sunday, January 12, 2020

Abdul - B1 (Robotic - AI - 3D Printing - Future)



The future of robotics in construction

Innovation is a step by step process assuming control over development; and so, it changes the manner in which a project is completed. It is normal that the requirement for physical work will be fundamentally diminished sooner rather than later, as a lot of work will be directed naturally by technology. Robots can offer incredible assistance in projects that require accuracy and speed. On top of that, they can easily overcome issues on the site that are linked to human strength limitations or physical weariness.
Starting from the advantages of using robots in construction and development, it's no misrepresentation to state that they can transform the industry into a great extent: fewer errors on projects, lower cost for the construction procedure, protection of the workforce, improvement of the industry’s profile, construction of better quality and meeting deadlines.

Site: https://youtu.be/nKGGHdl3NyQ

Source:  "Construction Robots Will Change The Industry Forever". Robotics Online, 2020, https://www.robotics.org/blog-article.cfm/





The Future of AI and Smart Buildings.

Artificial intelligence can help reduce construction costs in many ways. For instance, the utilization of computer-generated reality goggles and robots for structures under construction can track the work as it progresses. AI is also being utilized today to design the routing of electrical and plumbing systems in modern buildings. Additionally, artificial intelligence is beneficial for the development of safety systems at work sites, which reduces the risks of hazards and accidents.
Artificial intelligence is expected to reduce the human workforce, reduce expensively errors, reduce worksite injuries and make building operations more productive. The technology is also being used by many firms to pursue the real-time interactions of machinery, workers, and objects on the site and alert the supervisors of potential safety issues, productivity issues, and construction errors. 



Source: https://www.se.com/ww/en/work/insights/future-energy-efficient-buildings.jsp.





The Growth of 3D Printing in Construction

It’s a well-known fact that technology is changing our lives consistently. Over the last century, air travel, the combustion engine, electric enlistment engines, PCs, iPhones, and more have radically changed our way of life.
As a few of us simply start to embrace these technologies (some slower than others), specialists, engineers, and designers are continually anticipating the following the best thing.
At the present time, we are on the way to another extreme technological inventive period that is now affecting medicinal services, transportation, food, and customer merchandise. What I’m referring to is 3D Printing.
3D printing has been a major buzz term over the previous decade. In spite of the fact that it was first created for item prototyping purposes, 3D printing innovation has progressed to being a key player in a variety of industries.
While unmistakably, 3D printing innovation has been useful in the medicinal, aviation and instrument-making fields since its beginning, there's one other field that is ready for its use: the construction sector. With 3D printers now equipped for printing and building walls, as well as preparing concrete, this innovation could help reshape construction forever.


Source:  "3D Printing Construction Market Analysis | Recent Market Developments 2020, https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/3d-printing-construction-market-html.





Future

Not since the start of the Industrial Revolution have the possibilities for building and innovation been so splendid. To a great extent, we live in a man-made world. Mostly everything we use and create for our society is largely results of the design industry. And, the rest of the world is affected by this now and in the future.

Globalization of world economies, by advancement of exchange and business, is making an international division of work among countries. At last, everything in trade will either be crude materials (developed or mined through designed innovations), made items, or administrations connected to global frameworks. Indeed, even those parts of human industry that are nearest to a natural state, horticulture and creature cultivation, are progressively technologized. Their rising efficiency relies on designed frameworks.

As our built world moves to a multifaceted nature, to a great extent unforeseen in the early and mid periods of the modern time, building itself is getting progressively more detailed. In turn, future designers and engineers are going to see themselves connected to a very complex world.

The future of robots and man-made consciousness (AI) are being utilized to analyze job progress with continuous and significant information to improve profitability. Independent automatons are outfitted with top quality cameras to photograph and sweep the building site every day with pinpoint precision. Artificial intelligence at that point utilizes those sweeps to look at BIM models, 3D printing, development schedules, and gauges to review the nature of the work performed and to decide how a lot of progress has been made every day. This is the future of engineering.

Source: Jones, Kendall. "How Technology Is Reshaping The Construction Industry". Constructconnect.Com, 2020, https://www.constructconnect.com/blog/technology-reshaping-construction-industry.







Comments:


Ina Sison (link): I find it interesting what you wrote about AI. AI is something to watch out for, especially in light of engineering and job loss. However, the potential for engineers to collaborate with AI to construct and create could open many doors to the future for development.

Manon Flamini (link): From my own experience as an architectural engineer, I think the concept of a company like roOomy is really valuable for the future of design and construction. It makes me excited to enter this field knowing that I will be able to collaborate with technology like this.

Isabel Brooks (link): Your last paragraph is really powerful. I think efficiency and practicality are often overlooked, especially the latter in regard to this kind of technology. Moreover, you note the importance of form and function in your blog, which I also think can be overlooked in this industry. The form must follow function and I think sometimes we get so caught up in a design that we forget about this.





5 comments:

Manon Flamini said...

Abdul,

I think your post brings up an interesting point to consider regarding the future of construction. With so many new technologies being implemented into the field of construction, I wonder how much power/control will we be willing to give up for new machines and AI to complete. In the end, there has to be a limit to what robots are able to build and the things AI can control.

Reece Masucci said...

Abdul,

I found your post especially interesting in the 3D printing used in construction section. To think of the extent that a 3D printer would be capable of printing and building walls is mind-blowing. I would understand the concept of printing tools that would aid in construction, but to go as far as building walls for us is very impressive. Nice post!

Brian Huynh said...

Abdul,

I am amazed to find out that AIs can fully design the routing of electrical and plumbing systems in modern buildings. From my experience, that work is normally done by a designer. I understand that AIs would reduce the human workforce and prevent work site injuries, however, to play devil's advocate, would this cause the workers to lose their job? If not, would they lessen their responsibilities and take more of a managerial/maintenance role on the AI system?

cory said...

Abdul

I too am particularly fascinated by the idea of using robots in construction. one major advantage that you neglected to mention is the cost benefit of robots in construction. as time has progressed, labor has replaced materials as the largest expense for contractors. Robots would have a huge impact on curbing this trend and the more robots are used, the cheaper buildings will be in the future.

Mika Awai said...

Abdul,

I also found the conversation about the use of robots in technology interesting. I can say that this type of work goes hand in hand with 3D printing parts and pieces needed for construction. The use of robots allows for communication on an entirely new level, between both humans and robots. And although most of the robots in use are man made, one day the robots will be building robots, which is far to much for me to think about right now.