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Book Robotics and Automation in Construction

Download or read book Robotics and Automation in Construction written by Carlos Balaguer and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses several issues related to the introduction of automaton and robotics in the construction industry in a collection of 23 chapters. The chapters are grouped in 3 main sections according to the theme or the type of technology they treat. Section I is dedicated to describe and analyse the main research challenges of Robotics and Automation in Construction (RAC). The second section consists of 12 chapters and is dedicated to the technologies and new developments employed to automate processes in the construction industry. Among these we have examples of ICT technologies used for purposes such as construction visualisation systems, added value management systems, construction materials and elements tracking using multiple IDs devices. This section also deals with Sensorial Systems and software used in the construction to improve the performances of machines such as cranes, and in improving Human-Machine Interfaces (MMI). Authors adopted Mixed and Augmented Reality in the MMI to ease the construction operations. Section III is dedicated to describe case studies of RAC and comprises 8 chapters. Among the eight chapters the section presents a robotic excavator and a semi-automated façade cleaning system. The section also presents work dedicated to enhancing the force of the workers in construction through the use of Robotic-powered exoskeletons and body joint-adapted assistive units, which allow the handling of greater loads.

Book Automation and Robotics in Construction XI

Download or read book Automation and Robotics in Construction XI written by Alan Chamberlain and published by Newnes. This book was released on 2012-12-02 with total page 731 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sourced from international experts, this book presents papers dealing with a wide range of soft and hard research issues at various stages of development in the field. Some cover entirely new ground, whilst others reflect progress on the sometimes frustrating path to truly robust technology. Of particular interest are contributions discussing issues of exploitation and commercialisation, the integration of end products within the design and construction processes incorporating information technology (IT) and the impact of the emerging technology on the culture and organisation of the construction industry. A mark of growing maturity is apparent in the coverage of health and safety and related social issues. This is complemented by a clear commitment to the consideration of human factors and the environment. It is hoped that by promoting a wider debate on the matters of future technology and its horizons, on the identification of what industry needs from the research and development community and on building effective partnerships between academia, industry and government, the publication not only addresses the practical commercial obligation to seek robust solutions for today's problems, but will stimulate research for the years to come.

Book Automation and Robotics in the Architecture  Engineering  and Construction Industry

Download or read book Automation and Robotics in the Architecture Engineering and Construction Industry written by Houtan Jebelli and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-01-03 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Automation and Robotics in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry provides distinct and unified insight into current and future construction robotics, offering readers a comprehensive perspective for constructing a road map and illuminating improvements for a successful transition towards construction robotization. The book covers the fundamentals and applications of robotics, autonomous vehicles, and human-perceptive machines at construction sites. Through theoretical and experimental analyses, it examines the potential of robotics and automated systems for current and future fieldwork operations and identifies the factors that determine their implementation pace, adoption scale, and ubiquity throughout the industry. The book evaluates the technical, societal, and economic aspects of adopting robots in construction, both as standalone and collaborative systems, which in return can afford the opportunity to investigate these AI-enabled machines more systematically.

Book Robot Oriented Design

    Book Details:
  • Author : Thomas Bock
  • Publisher : Cambridge University Press
  • Release : 2015-05-05
  • ISBN : 1107076382
  • Pages : 309 pages

Download or read book Robot Oriented Design written by Thomas Bock and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cambridge Handbooks on Construction Robotics series focuses on the implementation of automation and robot technology to renew the construction industry and to arrest its declining productivity. The series is intended to give professionals, researchers, lecturers, and students basic conceptual and technical skills and implementation strategies to manage, research, or teach the implementation of advanced automation and robot-technology-based processes and technologies in construction. Currently, the implementation of modern developments in product structures (modularity and design for manufacturing), organizational strategies (just in time, just in sequence, and pulling production), and informational aspects (computer-aided design/manufacturing or computer-integrated manufacturing) are lagging because of the lack of modern integrated machine technology in construction. The Cambridge Handbooks on Construction Robotics books discuss progress in robot systems theory and demonstrate their integration using real systematic applications and projections for off-site as well as on-site building production. Robot-Oriented Design and Management introduces the design, innovation, and management methodologies that are key to the realization and implementation of the advanced concepts and technologies presented in the subsequent volumes. This book describes the efficient deployment of advanced construction and building technology. It is concerned with the coadaptation of construction products, processes, organization, and management, and with automated/robotic technology, so that the implementation of modern technology becomes easier and more efficient. It is also concerned with technology and innovation management methodologies and the generation of life cycle-oriented views related to the use of advanced technologies in construction.

Book Site Automation

Download or read book Site Automation written by Thomas Bock and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-04-18 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cambridge Handbooks in Construction Robotics discuss progress in robot systems theory and demonstrate their integration using real systematic applications and projections for off-site as well as on-site building production. Site Automation extends the new technology of robotics in building-component manufacturing and construction introduced in earlier volumes to on-site structured environments and on-site automated factories. This volume explores 30 different worldwide systems within a careful analytical framework in which the best conceptual features are extracted in order to help professionals and researchers develop new applications. The analytical approach splits the systems studies into a technical portion and a portion that focuses on parameters related to productivity, efficiency, and economic performance. A benefit of automated on-site factories is the integration of several stand-alone, single-task construction robots into structured on-site environments with networked machine systems to show improvements in on-site organization, integration, and material flow.

Book Robotics and Automation in Construction

Download or read book Robotics and Automation in Construction written by Carlos Balaguer and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses several issues related to the introduction of automaton and robotics in the construction industry in a collection of 23 chapters. The chapters are grouped in 3 main sections according to the theme or the type of technology they treat. Section I is dedicated to describe and analyse the main research challenges of Robotics and Automation in Construction (RAC). The second section consists of 12 chapters and is dedicated to the technologies and new developments employed to automate processes in the construction industry. Among these we have examples of ICT technologies used for purposes such as construction visualisation systems, added value management systems, construction materials and elements tracking using multiple IDs devices. This section also deals with Sensorial Systems and software used in the construction to improve the performances of machines such as cranes, and in improving Human-Machine Interfaces (MMI). Authors adopted Mixed and Augmented Reality in the MMI to ease the construction operations. Section III is dedicated to describe case studies of RAC and comprises 8 chapters. Among the eight chapters the section presents a robotic excavator and a semi-automated façade cleaning system. The section also presents work dedicated to enhancing the force of the workers in construction through the use of Robotic-powered exoskeletons and body joint-adapted assistive units, which allow the handling of greater loads.

Book Robotic Industrialization

    Book Details:
  • Author : Thomas Bock
  • Publisher : Cambridge University Press
  • Release : 2015-08-10
  • ISBN : 1107076390
  • Pages : 263 pages

Download or read book Robotic Industrialization written by Thomas Bock and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-08-10 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume, concepts, technologies and developments in the field of building-component manufacturing - based on concrete, brick, wood and steel as building materials and on large-scale prefabrication, delivering complex, customized components and products - are introduced and discussed. Robotic industrialization refers to the transformation of parts and low-level components into higher-level components, modules and finally building systems by highly mechanized, automated, or robot-supported industrial settings in structured off-site environments. Components and modules are open building systems (in modular building product structures) that are delivered by suppliers to original equipment manufacturers such as, for example, large-scale prefabrication companies or automated/robotic on-site factories. In particular, innovative large-scale prefabrication companies have altered the building structures, manufacturing processes, and organizational structures significantly to be able to assemble in their factories high-level components and modules from Tier-1 suppliers into customized buildings by heavily utilizing robotic technology in combination with automated logistics and production lines.

Book Handbook of Research on Integrating Industry 4 0 in Business and Manufacturing

Download or read book Handbook of Research on Integrating Industry 4 0 in Business and Manufacturing written by Karabegovi?, Isak and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-03-27 with total page 661 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Industry 4.0, industrial productions are adjusted to complete smart automation, which means introducing self-automation methods, self-configuration, self-diagnosis of problems and removal, cognition, and intelligent decision making. This implementation of Industry 4.0 brings about a change in business paradigms and production models, and this will be reflected at all levels of the production process including supply chains and will involve all workers in the production process from managers to cyber-physical systems designers and customers as end-users. The Handbook of Research on Integrating Industry 4.0 in Business and Manufacturing is an essential reference source that explores the development and integration of Industry 4.0 by examining changes and innovations to manufacturing processes as well as its applications in different industrial areas. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics such as cyber physical systems, integration criteria, and artificial intelligence, this book is ideally designed for mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, manufacturers, supply chain managers, logistics specialists, investors, managers, policymakers, production scientists, researchers, academicians, and students at the postgraduate level.

Book Automation and Robotics in Construction

Download or read book Automation and Robotics in Construction written by Thomas Michael Gatton and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' construction program needs to reduce costs and improve quality. Productivity is decreasing in the U.S. construction industry, which is the opposite of the manufacturing segment, where productivity is improving. One reason for this is the use of advanced computer and machine technologies. The introduction of advanced construction technologies is particularly evident in Japan. This report presents information gathered during a study of Japanese construction industry. Much of the information was gained through interviews with company representatives. Particular focus was placed on identifying the methodology and organization that the Japanese use in their research and development for automated construction systems, including development of robotics. The information gathered shows that the Japanese are considerably ahead of other countries in their applied research towards construction automation. The organization and methodology that each Japanese company used toward this effort seem very similar. The differences between Japanese companies and their U.S. counterparts as they affect the introduction of new construction technologies are discussed. (kr).

Book Construction Robots  Volume 3

Download or read book Construction Robots Volume 3 written by Thomas Bock and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-10-24 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how Single-Task Construction Robots (STCRs) can improve productivity in the construction industry with this cross-disciplinary text. This third volume in The Cambridge Handbooks in Construction Robotics series discusses the STCRs employed on construction sites since the development of the approach in the 1980s, presents current applications, and highlights upcoming trends in the construction automation and robotics field. Two hundred different types of STCR are presented, from the simplest models comprising simple manipulators and mobile platforms, to those utilizing more sophisticated technologies such as aerial robotics, swarm robotics, exoskeletons, additive manufacturing technologies, self-assembling building structures, and humanoid robotics. Real-world case studies demonstrate the different application scenarios for each approach, and highlight the key implementation and management issues. With an easy-to-follow structure, and including hundreds of color illustrations, it provides an excellent toolkit for professional engineers, researchers, and students.

Book Artificial Intelligence in Construction Engineering and Management

Download or read book Artificial Intelligence in Construction Engineering and Management written by Limao Zhang and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-06-18 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book highlights the latest technologies and applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the domain of construction engineering and management. The construction industry worldwide has been a late bloomer to adopting digital technology, where construction projects are predominantly managed with a heavy reliance on the knowledge and experience of construction professionals. AI works by combining large amounts of data with fast, iterative processing, and intelligent algorithms (e.g., neural networks, process mining, and deep learning), allowing the computer to learn automatically from patterns or features in the data. It provides a wide range of solutions to address many challenging construction problems, such as knowledge discovery, risk estimates, root cause analysis, damage assessment and prediction, and defect detection. A tremendous transformation has taken place in the past years with the emerging applications of AI. This enables industrial participants to operate projects more efficiently and safely, not only increasing the automation and productivity in construction but also enhancing the competitiveness globally.

Book The Impact of Automatic Control Research on Industrial Innovation

Download or read book The Impact of Automatic Control Research on Industrial Innovation written by Silvia Mastellone and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-01-04 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Impact of Automatic Control Research on Industrial Innovation Bring together the theory and practice of control research with this innovative overview Automatic control research focuses on subjects pertaining to the theory and practice of automation science and technology subjects such as industrial automation, robotics, and human???machine interaction. With each passing year, these subjects become more relevant to researchers, policymakers, industrialists, and workers alike. The work of academic control researchers, however, is often distant from the perspectives of industry practitioners, creating the potential for insights to be lost on both sides. The Impact of Automatic Control Research on Industrial Innovation seeks to close this distance, providing an industrial perspective on the future of control research. It seeks to outline the possible and ongoing impacts of automatic control technologies across a range of industries, enabling readers to understand the connection between theory and practice. The result is a book that combines scholarly and practical understandings of industrial innovations and their possible role in building a sustainable world. The Impact of Automatic Control Research on Industrial Innovation readers will also find: Insights on industrial and commercial applications of automatic control theory. Detailed discussion of industrial sectors including power, automotive, production processes, and more. An applied research roadmap for each sector. This book is a must-own for both control researchers and control engineers, in both theoretical and applied contexts, as well as for graduate or continuing education courses on control theory and practice.

Book Manufacturing Technologies for Machines of the Future

Download or read book Manufacturing Technologies for Machines of the Future written by Anatoli I. Dashchenko and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-10-05 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most up-to-date view of manufacturing technologies. Written by leading experts from the USA, Europe, and Asia, both handbook and CD-ROM cover a wide range of topics ranging from industrial management and organization to automation and control, from mechanical to electronical technology, and from machine tools to the consumer goods industry. It gives a unique interdisciplinary and global presentation of material and combines, for the first time, theoretical and significant practical results from the last decades of the most important branches of machine building. Its broad coverage appeals to the highly skilled scientific expert as well as the experienced design engineer, and to undergraduate and advanced students.

Book The Automated Money Machine  Build Your Online Empire for Passive Income

Download or read book The Automated Money Machine Build Your Online Empire for Passive Income written by Shu Chen Hou and published by Shu chen Hou. This book was released on with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing "The Automated Money Machine: Build Your Online Empire for Passive Income" - Your Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom! Are you tired of the daily grind and the limitations of traditional employment? Are you ready to break free from the constraints of trading time for money? Look no further! "The Automated Money Machine" is here to revolutionize your financial future and pave the way to passive income success. Imagine a life where money flows effortlessly into your bank account, even while you sleep. With the power of the internet and the strategies outlined in this comprehensive guide, you can build your very own online empire and unlock the key to financial freedom. This book is your roadmap to creating a sustainable and automated source of passive income. It covers every aspect of building your online empire, from setting clear goals and identifying your niche to developing high-quality products or services, implementing effective marketing strategies, and scaling your business for long-term success. "The Automated Money Machine" goes beyond mere theory and provides you with practical, actionable steps to kickstart your passive income journey. You'll learn how to leverage affiliate marketing, e-commerce, digital product sales, and other proven strategies to generate income while minimizing your active involvement. Say goodbye to trading time for money and hello to a life of financial abundance. What makes this book unique is its focus on automation. You'll discover how to set up systems that work for you, freeing up your time to focus on what truly matters. Learn how to outsource tasks, automate processes, and leverage technology to create a business that practically runs itself. But building an online empire isn't just about the technical aspects. "The Automated Money Machine" emphasizes the importance of mindset, personal development, and overcoming challenges. You'll gain valuable insights into adopting an entrepreneurial mindset, overcoming self-doubt, and maintaining motivation on your path to success. Here's a sneak peek of what you'll find inside: Understand the different types of passive income streams and choose the ones that align with your skills and interests. Uncover profitable niches and conduct market research to validate your business ideas. Develop your personal brand and create an online presence that captivates your target audience. Discover the secrets of building high-quality digital products and setting up automated delivery systems. Implement effective marketing strategies, including content marketing, social media marketing, and email marketing, to attract and engage your audience. Explore the world of affiliate marketing, e-commerce, and digital product sales, and learn how to leverage them for passive income. Gain insights into investing and diversifying your passive income through real estate, dividend stocks, and other investment opportunities. Overcome challenges, setbacks, and self-limiting beliefs that may hinder your progress. Stay ahead of the curve by exploring future trends and emerging technologies in the world of passive income. "The Automated Money Machine" is not just another book on passive income. It's a comprehensive guide that takes you by the hand and leads you through the step-by-step process of building your online empire. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your journey, this book is your ultimate resource for creating a life of financial abundance and freedom. Don't settle for a life of mediocrity and financial limitations. Take control of your financial future today and embark on the path to building your automated money machine. It's time to unlock the doors to passive income and live life on your own terms. Are you ready to turn your dreams into reality? Get your copy of "The Automated Money Machine: Build Your Online Empire for Passive Income" now and join the ranks of successful online entrepreneurs who have discovered the power of passive income. Your financial freedom awaits!

Book Automation and Autonomy

Download or read book Automation and Autonomy written by James Steinhoff and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-06-21 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book argues that Marxist theory is essential for understanding the contemporary industrialization of the form of artificial intelligence (AI) called machine learning. It includes a political economic history of AI, tracking how it went from a fringe research interest for a handful of scientists in the 1950s to a centerpiece of cybernetic capital fifty years later. It also includes a political economic study of the scale, scope and dynamics of the contemporary AI industry as well as a labour process analysis of commercial machine learning software production, based on interviews with workers and management in AI companies around the world, ranging from tiny startups to giant technology firms. On the basis of this study, Steinhoff develops a Marxist analysis to argue that the popular theory of immaterial labour, which holds that information technologies increase the autonomy of workers from capital, tending towards a post-capitalist economy, does not adequately describe the situation of high-tech digital labour today. In the AI industry, digital labour remains firmly under the control of capital. Steinhoff argues that theories discerning therein an emergent autonomy of labour are in fact witnessing labour’s increasing automation.

Book Revolutionizing Industrial Automation Through the Convergence of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things

Download or read book Revolutionizing Industrial Automation Through the Convergence of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things written by Mishra, Divya Upadhyay and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-09-23 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the development of innovative technologies, the study of industrial automation is obtaining extraordinary attention from academia, governments, researchers, and various industrial communities. The technical innovations in advanced technologies such as deep learning, blockchain, artificial intelligence of things (AIOT), and more have unlocked the potential for bringing intelligent automation and efficiency to the industries to control their various operations. These new technologies provide an efficient and secure way for industries to manage and develop products intelligently. Revolutionizing Industrial Automation Through the Convergence of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things includes the recent advancements in exploring and developing AIOT-powered strategies and mechanisms for future industrial automation and transforming industrial functions and architectures to help improve various industrial operations. Covering topics such as convolutional neural networks, smart urban logistics, and industrial automation, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for computer scientists, IT managers, engineers, business leaders and executives, logistics managers, students and faculty of higher education, libraries, researchers, and academicians.