Robotics reshape every step of construction video

Robotics technology is rapidly reshaping the construction industry, bringing automation to every stage of the building process. 

The construction industry is experiencing a technological leap, with robots increasingly taking on tasks from building homes to laying bricks. While autonomous machines like excavators and 3D printers have made headlines, Civ Robotics is now pushing automation into the planning phase of construction with its innovative surveying robot, Caliber.Az reports via NewAtlas.

Last year, robotics company FBR introduced the Hadrian X — an autonomous brick-laying truck capable of placing and gluing 500 masonry blocks per hour. This breakthrough means house walls could be built in as little as a day. Other advancements include onsite 3D printers able to create starter homes within 18 hours, and robotic builders that shoot clay at speeds reaching 10 meters (32.8 feet) per second.

Building on this momentum, San Francisco-based Civ Robotics has developed the CivDot, a battery-powered, autonomous surveyor robot designed for the pre-construction stage. CivDot quickly and accurately outlines a building’s boundaries, performing the task up to eight times faster than traditional human surveyors.

The process begins when CivDot receives a CSV file containing detailed project coordinates. Using this data, the robot navigates the site, marking precise points by either spraying paint or projecting laser beams. Once the robot completes the markings, a human crew follows behind to place physical indicators such as stakes or flags.

Civ Robotics boasts that CivDot achieves pinpoint accuracy within 8 millimeters (0.3 inches) and can mark up to 3,000 points or cover about 17 miles (27 kilometers) of markings in a single day — a stark contrast to traditional teams who manage only 200 to 450 points daily using manual equipment. Equipped with a ground clearance of 10 feet (3 meters), built-in speakers that announce point details, and an eight-hour battery life, CivDot exemplifies the future of fast, precise, and efficient construction surveying.

As robotic technology continues to evolve, automation promises to reshape the entire construction workflow — from planning to completion — increasing productivity and safety on job sites worldwide.

By Naila Huseynova