Topic: Construction

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ASTM International Unveils Roadmap for Digitalization of the Construction Industry

October 12, 2023 · Standards group ASTM International has identified eight technologies and action plans to help the construction industry adopt transformative systems.

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Robotics in Construction Event Examines Challenges, Investment, and the Future of the Industry

June 22, 2023 · Robotics in Construction featured panels discussing what the industry and investors are looking for, as well as startup pitches for a variety of applications.

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With Construction Booming, Tech Is the Missing Piece

April 8, 2023 · Construction as an industry faces many challenges, but assisting the existing skilled workforce is a top priority and an area where robotics can help, observes Heartland Ventures.

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Advanced Construction Robotics Releases IronBOT at ConExpo in Las Vegas

March 14, 2023 · Advanced Construction Robotics has released its rebar carrying robot at the popular construction industry expo.

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Teleo Expands Global Dealer Partner Network for Autonomous Construction Equipment, Announces Customer Deals

March 8, 2023 · Teleo, which retrofits existing heavy construction equipment to create remotely operated and autonomous robots, will demonstrate its technology at CONEXPO.

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Autonomous Solutions Inc. Announces New Subsidiary Designed for Construction Industry

March 3, 2023 · Autonomous Solutions Inc. recently launched ASI Construction, a new subsidiary that will focus on marketing to the construction industry.

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Built Robotics Acquires Roin Technologies, Combining Excavation and Concrete Automation

January 24, 2023 · Built Robotics, whose Exosystem provides autonomy to excavators, is adding Roin Technologies' engineering team and concrete power trowel to its global offerings.

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KEWAZO CEO Explains Value Proposition of Construction Robotics Startup

January 24, 2023 · KEWAZO raised funding for scaffolding robots and analytics despite economic headwinds by aiming for a high utilization rate and delivering useful data, said CEO Artem Kuchukov.

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KEWAZO Raises $10M Series A to Automate and Digitize Construction Material Flow

January 24, 2023 · KEWAZO will apply its Series A funding to expanding its offering of the LIFTBOT scaffolding assembly robot and ONSITE data analytics platform in North America and Europe.

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Additive Construction Is the ‘Next Frontier,’ Says Wohlers Associates, as ASTM International Works With NIST

December 28, 2022 · Additive construction applies 3D printing and could advance building processes, according to Wohlers Associates. Its parent ASTM International is developing a roadmap with NIST.

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Shadow Ventures Discusses New Report on Technology in the Construction Industry

December 15, 2022 · Shadow Ventures noted challenges such as declining productivity and undercapitalization, but it found 125 technology companies that could help the building industry.

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How AI in Drones Can Improve Safety on Construction Sites

December 4, 2022 · Construction sites are full of hazards, but drones plus machine learning can help inspect and evaluate complex sites, identify dangers, and warn managers and workers.

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Exyn and Trimble Outfit Spot Robot With Scanning, Mapping Systems for Construction Industry

November 10, 2022 · Exyn and Trimble have come together to create a robotic system that allows customers to create 3D maps with little human intervention.

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MAGNI TH and euroTECH to Jointly Exhibit Vacuum Handling on Lift at Bauma 2022

October 1, 2022 · MAGNI TH, which provides telescopic handlers, and euroTECH, which makes vacuum grippers, will jointly display their technology at a European construction event.

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KUKA Develops Modular Housing System With Waypaver International to Make Housing More Accessible

September 23, 2022 · KUKA and Waypaver have teamed up on a new system that combines robots with plant floor plan layout logistics.

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Civ Robotics Raises $5M Seed Round for Autonomous Surveying System

September 22, 2022 · Civ Robotics plans to use its seed funding to expand its staff, continue R&D, and grow business development for its CivDot surveying robot.

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Advanced Construction Robotics Aims to Disrupt Construction Industry With TyBOT and IronBOT

May 19, 2022 · In the six years since its founding, Advanced Construction Robotics has created two specialized rebar robots to automate common and tedious tasks on worksites.

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Dusty Robotics Closes Series B Funding as It Builds Wide Base for Construction Robotics

May 11, 2022 · Dusty Robotics said that in the first quarter of this year alone, contractors used its FieldPrinter system to print floor plans on 25 million sq. ft. of construction sites.

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Built Robotics Collects $64M in Series C

April 7, 2022 · Silicon Valley’s Built Robotics recently announced the close of its Series C funding round. The company said it is going to use the cash “to get our robots into the hands of more contractors.”

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SiteAware Raises $15M Series B for Digital Construction Verification Technology

January 26, 2022 · SiteAware plans to use its latest financing to make its AI platform, which uses data from drones and cameras to build digital twins, the standard for the U.S. construction industry.

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