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Large Portuguese building 3D printed in record 9 Days

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Portuguese construction 3D printing company Havelar has delivered a public building for the municipality of Matosinhos using construction 3D printing technology.

The project, a 500 m² (5,400 ft²) recycling center office at the Ecocentro de Perafita in Porto, was printed in 9 days on budget using a COBOD BOD2 construction 3D printer operated by a four-person crew.

The project demonstrates the benefits of construction 3D printing for public sector applications. Public construction projects in Portugal have historically faced cost overruns, making the budget-accurate delivery of this project particularly notable. [Read more…] about Large Portuguese building 3D printed in record 9 Days

Schindler expands elevator installation robot fleet as demand for construction automation grows

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Schindler is expanding its global fleet of elevator installation robots as construction companies increasingly turn to automation to improve productivity, safety, and project delivery times.

The company has added two new units of its Robotic Installation System for Elevators (RISE), bringing its global fleet to seven robots operating across multiple international markets.

Since its launch five years ago, Schindler RISE has been deployed at 36 construction sites worldwide, installing approximately 50,000 anchor bolts while delivering time savings of up to 40 percent during elevator shaft preparation and installation.

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Fort Robotics acquires Mapless AI to expand supervised autonomy and physical AI safety platform

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Fort Robotics, the trust layer for physical AI, has announced the acquisition of Mapless AI, a Boston- and Pittsburgh-based leader in vehicle teleoperation and autonomy supervision.

The acquisition represents a significant commercial expansion of Fort’s Trust Platform, adding two critical new capabilities: remote human-in-the-loop teleoperation and onboard active safety.

By integrating these technologies, Fort expands its market offering from safety-certified machine control to a comprehensive architecture for supervised autonomy. [Read more…] about Fort Robotics acquires Mapless AI to expand supervised autonomy and physical AI safety platform

Xpanner secures $18 million Series B funding to scale AI-powered automation in construction

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Xpanner, a provider of construction automation equipment, has raised $18 million in Series B bridge funding. The round was led by Korea Investment Partners with participation from KB Investment (KBIC), both existing global investors.

The raise brings Xpanner’s total funding to $38 million and marks a focused effort to expand its subscription-based automation solution across the US market.

Ryan Park, co-founder and CFO and CSO of Xpanner, says: “We’re thrilled to have KIP’s continued support as we enter our next chapter. [Read more…] about Xpanner secures $18 million Series B funding to scale AI-powered automation in construction

All3 raises $25 million in Seed funding to ‘triple productivity’ in the construction industry through robotics and AI

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All3, a European company developing a heavy-duty robotic platform for construction, has announced a $25 million seed funding round.

The round is led by RTP Global with significant participation from SuperSeed, and additional investment from Begin Capital, s16vc and VNV Global.

All3 has re-engineered every step of construction into one end-to-end process through three integrated technologies: All3 Mantis, an autonomous legged robot for on-site assembly, along with AI-powered design software and robotic factories that produce custom components. [Read more…] about All3 raises $25 million in Seed funding to ‘triple productivity’ in the construction industry through robotics and AI

Europe’s largest 3D-printed apartment building completed months ahead of schedule

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PERI 3D Construction, using a COBOD BOD2 3D Construction Printer, has completed ViliaSprint², Europe’s largest 3D printed multi-family residential building.

Developed by Plurial Novilia, a subsidiary of Action Logement, the building delivers 12 social housing apartments across three stories and 800 m² (8,600 sq ft. of living space. [Read more…] about Europe’s largest 3D-printed apartment building completed months ahead of schedule

Path Robotics unveils mobile robotic welding system combining AI and quadruped mobility

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Path Robotics, a developer of physical AI for manufacturing, has announced the launch of Rove, a mobile robotic welding system that pairs the company’s Obsidian physical AI model with a quadruped robot.

The launch marks a major expansion for Path Robotics – where Obsidian already delivers autonomous, adaptive welding inside fixed cells, Rove extends that capability to the field, bringing intelligent welding to the part rather than the part to the workpiece.

Shipbuilding, heavy construction, and large-scale fabrication face a shared constraint: massive assemblies, inconsistent fit-up, and workpieces that cannot be moved, let alone fixtured inside of a welding cell. [Read more…] about Path Robotics unveils mobile robotic welding system combining AI and quadruped mobility

Big-D expands construction operations with FieldAI as robotics adoption accelerates

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US construction firm Big-D Construction is expanding its use of robotics across multiple projects through a growing partnership with FieldAI, signaling a broader shift toward autonomous systems on active job sites.

The company, which has been testing FieldAI systems for more than two years, is now moving from pilot deployments to wider operational use, with executives suggesting the technology could become standard across future projects.

“I think the opportunity is that every project will have some representation of FieldAI tools.” That’s Shaun Orr, C-level executive and 25-year veteran at Big-D Construction, describing what he sees as the next phase of adoption. [Read more…] about Big-D expands construction operations with FieldAI as robotics adoption accelerates

Emerging trends in robotics and AI for high-risk industries: Construction, oil and gas, and mining

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By Gary Ng, CEO and co-founder of viAct

There is a major shift occurring at some of the most hazardous workplaces on the planet: oil refineries, large construction projects, and underground mines, as new and improving technologies are being used for the initial line of defence.

Technologies, like Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and IoT wearables, especially smartwatches, have replaced the hard hat and safety supervisor as the last line of defence against workplace hazards by providing a first layer of protection against them.

Over the past few years, world has witnessed a rapid increase in both quantity and variety of robotic and automated systems being deployed to monitor, detect, and respond to workplace hazards in real-time, and there has probably never been a more opportune time for these technologies to evolve from being part of pilot programmes to permanent fixtures of the industrial workplace. [Read more…] about Emerging trends in robotics and AI for high-risk industries: Construction, oil and gas, and mining

How Automation is Changing Residential Construction and Outdoor Living Spaces

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Automation is transforming industries around the world, and the construction sector is no exception. While automation is often associated with manufacturing and large-scale industrial projects, it is increasingly influencing residential construction and even outdoor living projects.

From digital design software to automated cutting tools and project management platforms, technology is improving efficiency, accuracy, and overall project quality in modern construction.

Even traditional outdoor construction projects are benefiting from these technological advancements. Projects such as decks, patios, and outdoor living spaces are now often designed using digital modeling tools and built with precision equipment. [Read more…] about How Automation is Changing Residential Construction and Outdoor Living Spaces