Robotic automation system for steel beam assembly in building construction

Chu, Baeksuk; Jung, Kyeong-Ah; Chu, Y. P.; Hong, Daehie; Lim, Myo–Taeg; Park, Shinsuk; Lee, Yong-Kwun; Lee, Sung Uk; Kim, Min Chul; Ko, Kang Ho

doi:10.1109/icara.2000.4803937

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“…A research team from Korea University continuously studied on robot-based steel construction and proposed a robotic beam assembly system (RBA system) [24][25][26], which comprises three sub-systems: a robotic bolting device, a control system, and a robotic transport mechanism. The bolting device [27] consists of an endeffector for bolting operation, a robotic manipulator that places the end-effector in the bolting position, and a cabin as the control station.…”

Section: Robot-based Steel Assembly Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Sub-theme: Automated lifting system Implementation of RFID and USN technologies to improve the management [17] Optimization of the communication among the lifts, workers and the control system [19,20] Improvement of the operation planning to adapt to various condition changes and lift unit changes [22] 3. Sub-theme: Robot-based steel assembly system Extension of the functions to be applicable for special-shaped building construction beside rectangular ones [24] Development of complete robotic automation steel assembly system [26] Estimation and minimization of the shock of wire-suspended objects and development of robots that can absorb tremendous shock from heavy swinging objects [30] Improvement of the actuator for the alignment end-effector [32] Development of intuitionally joystick to improve operational performance [34] Adoption of AR and haptic technology to improve the working environment [34] The research on the sub-phase of automated faç ade installation is also on the way to teleoperation and autonomous operation to avoid human operators working in high places. Besides the remote operation techniques for human-robot cooperative manipulation, the development of algorithms and control strategies, and the implementation of related sensors will also improve the motion precision and installation performance.…”

Section: Future Directionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Application of Automation and Robotics Technology in High-Rise Building Construction: An Overview

Cai¹,

Ma²,

Skibniewski³

et al. 2018

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC)

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More and more high-rise buildings are being erected in extensively populated countries such as China nowadays with the requirement of higher living standards. However, on the one hand, with the development of aging society, the labor shortage has become a remarkable problem; on the other hand, the danger and difficulties in construction increase significantly with the height of the buildings. Thus, the application of automation and robotics technology is expected to ease such problems and concerns. Up to now, various methods and systems using automation and robotics technology have been proposed to be used in high-rise building construction. This paper summarizes the major advance on the application of automation and robotics technology in high-rise building construction through a literature survey and suggests directions of further research in this field. First of all, the research scope, the method and the results of the literature survey are presented. Then, based on the survey results, the relevant applications are summarized regarding the three parts of high-rise buildings, i.e., earth and foundation work, superstructure erection and faç ade installation. Finally, the future directions and opportunities mentioned in existing research are summarized and discussed. This paper provides a valuable aid in future research and application of automation and robotics technology for high-rise buildings.

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Section: Robot-based Steel Assembly Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Future Directionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Application of Automation and Robotics Technology in High-Rise Building Construction: An Overview

Cai¹,

Ma²,

Skibniewski³

et al. 2018

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC)

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“…A robotic system used for construction automation is developed for bolt assembly automation [5]. In this study, we introduce a robotic bolting device that consists of a robotic manipulator and a bolting end-effector to assemble construction materials.…”

Section: Robotic Bolting Devicementioning

confidence: 99%

“…This paper focuses on "(3) Robotic crane based construction material installation technology". In order to perform the task (3), an automation system for robotic beam assembly was suggested [5]. In this study, the robotic bolting device for beam assembly was briefly reviewed and extensive experiments were performed to obtain bolting criterion to assure successful bolting tasks.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Experimental Evaluation of a Robotic Bolting Device in Steel Beam Assembly

Jung¹,

Chu²,

Chu³

et al. 2009

Proceedings of the 2009 International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC 2009)

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This paper deals with a robotic system for the steel beam assembly task in building construction. Applying the robotic system on the steel beam assembly, we pursue such advantage as improving safety for workers and reducing construction period and cost. The robotic bolting device suggested in this paper has a gantry-type moving apparatus which includes a bolting end-effector. The bolting end-effector is designed especially for bolting mechanism using TS(Torque Shear) type bolt. In order to perform the bolting assembly tests, we made an experimental testbed which was similar to a real steel construction environment. Through the tests, we acquired feasible results for applying the robotic bolting device to real steel construction sites.

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“…In recent years, various types of cranes are used in all walks of life, especially mobile crane has high mobility and a wide range of operation suitable for many sites. Research discussed the boom control of mobile cranes, such as Autonomous Beam Assembly System [1] or Crane Operation [2] so on and so forth.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Simulating Extreme Points of Crane by Robot Arm in Virtual Reality

Chen¹,

Tsang²,

Yang³

et al. 2019

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC)

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Crane simulations are necessary for selecting a proper type of crane for an erection task in a construction project. However, simulating the motion of a specific crane is hardly realized because modelling a specific crane is complex. Thus, by taking advantage of a robot arm with multiple degrees of freedom, our goal is to simulate any type of retractable crane and boom crane virtually. The developed simulation process can help identify constraints of the robot arm and transform the configuration between the robot arm and a selected crane. In the experiment, by applying the developed simulation process we used a virtual robot arm to simulate a virtual retractable crane in one of the tasks of crane operator exam. The comparison of the endpoint paths of the crane and the robot arm showed the feasibility of the method. Furthermore, the method can be applied to the real robot arm for selecting a proper type of crane for the erection tasks. The erection tasks can also be easily simulated physically with a robot arm in a scaled construction site.

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Robotic automation system for steel beam assembly in building construction

Cited by 18 publications

References 5 publications

Application of Automation and Robotics Technology in High-Rise Building Construction: An Overview

Application of Automation and Robotics Technology in High-Rise Building Construction: An Overview

Experimental Evaluation of a Robotic Bolting Device in Steel Beam Assembly

Simulating Extreme Points of Crane by Robot Arm in Virtual Reality

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