Robot-Enabled Construction Assembly with Automated Sequence Planning Based on ChatGPT: RoboGPT

Abstract

Robot-based assembly in construction has emerged as a promising solution to address numerous challenges such as increasing costs, labor shortages, and the demand for safe and efficient construction processes. One of the main obstacles in realizing the full potential of these robotic systems is the need for effective and efficient sequence planning for construction tasks. Current approaches, including mathematical and heuristic techniques or machine learning methods, face limitations in their adaptability and scalability to dynamic construction environments. To expand the current robot system’s sequential understanding ability, this paper introduces RoboGPT, a novel system that leverages the advanced reasoning capabilities of ChatGPT, a large language model, for automated sequence planning in robot-based assembly applied to construction tasks. The proposed system adapts ChatGPT for construction sequence planning and demonstrates its feasibility and effectiveness through experimental evaluation including two case studies and 80 trials involving real construction tasks. The results show that RoboGPT-driven robots can handle complex construction operations and adapt to changes on the fly. This paper contributes to the ongoing efforts to enhance the capabilities and performance of robot-based assembly systems in the construction industry, and it paves the way for further integration of large language model technologies in the field of construction robotics.

An Assembly Sequence Planning Method Based on Multiple Optimal Solutions Genetic Algorithm

“…Additionally, consideration of information about assembly tools is essential to ensure the feasibility of the planned sequence in practice. Furthermore, coverage of information regarding various assembly operations is also necessary to ensure the rationality and smoothness of the entire assembly process [42][43][44].…”

Transforming Construction Practices with Large Language Models

“…Current research in the construction sector is actively incorporating LLMs to tackle industry-specific challenges and improve operational efficiencies. In the realm of construction robotics, the RoboGPT system employs ChatGPT's advanced reasoning for construction task sequence planning, demonstrating the system's capacity to adapt to complex and changing operations (You, Ye, Zhou, Zhu, & Du, 2023). GPT language models, such as ChatGPT, are also being evaluated for automating tasks like construction scheduling, with preliminary feedback suggesting a promising direction, although further development is recognized as necessary (Prieto, Mengiste, & García De Soto, 2023).…”