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How maker communities align with open source

Open source and the maker community go together like peanut butter and jelly, from automated 3D microscopes to turning anything into a coffee table.

Will building sites be run by robots?

Drones, autonomous bulldozers and 3D printing - how tech is transforming the building site.

How Robotics Teams Turn Concepts into Reality

Find out how robotics teams leverage SOLIDWORKS to turn concepts into reality. Case study: robotic claw to grip and lift trash cans.

Robots to build canal bridge using 3D printing

A Dutch firm plans to use industrial robots to 3D print a steel bridge over water in the center of Amsterdam.

Why robots will build the cities of the future

As construction workforces age, we are likely to turn to robots to build the cities of the future.

How Robots Are Changing the Construction Industry

Contractors are increasingly using automation for the hard labor that goes into construction. Some workers see it as labor-saving—others, as a threat.

World leader in robotics explains how automation will change building industry

World leader in robotics tells a capital crowd how automation will revolutionise the building industry.

How BIM, Robotics and 3-D Printing Will Improve Efficiencies on the Jobsite

As a design and construction professional with more than 30 years of industry experience, I am shocked that construction is still an inefficient business. Multiple sources have documented that overall productivity in the construction industry has decreased throughout the last few decades. Despite all the tools and electronics on jobsites today, data from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the industry is less productive than it was in the 1960s. Why?

How Have Robotics & Automation Changed the Manufacturing Employment Landscape?

From automation and robotics to computer-controlled systems, the manufacturing landscape looks much different today than it did in years past. Take a look at what that means for employees in the industry.

How to build a robot

Are Developers Ready For Construction Robots?

Ready or not -- and it appears CRE is not -- construction robots are on the horizon.

Invasion of the robots? Not yet

Robots have yet to be seen on construction sites, but some companies are actively pursuing technologies and innovations that could make them a part of the crew. For instance, Quantum International Corp. is working on developing home-building robots that can read CAD drawings and use 3D printing.

Are Robots the Future of Construction Sites?

Robots can lay 1,000 bricks per hour. Will they revolutionise construction sites?

Construction Robots: Are They for Real?

Evaluating the impact of technology on job performance

Are bricklaying robots the future of construction?

CONSTRUCTION is a big business, worth an estimated US$10 trillion. But, the construction space is also enmeshed with the problems of waste, severe worker shortages, and weak productivity growth. With construction being one of the least-digitized industries of today, could the adoption of technology be the answer to the industry's pain points?

How autonomous robots are changing construction

There's a lot of buzz around self-driving cars, but autonomous driving technology could revolutionize a different industry first — construction.

Design & Technology: Build a Robot Challenge

Students are creative problem solvers. It is my goal to bring those skills to the forefront in their Design and Technology classes. We blend physical computing, computational thinking, coding and h…

Open-Source Software In Connected Vehicles: Pros And Cons

As automobiles become part of the internet of things, some automakers and their suppliers are turning to open-source software to reduce costs, accelerate development and enhance interoperability. But a disciplined and thoughtful approach is needed to evaluate software licensing terms, functionality, stability and security, say attorneys with Mayer Brown LLP.