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Robotics and Automation in Construction

Edited by: Carlos Balaguer and Mohamed Abderrahim

ISBN 978-953-7619-13-8, Hard cover, 404 pages
Publisher: InTech
Publication date: October 2008
Subject: Robotics and Automation, Civil Engineering

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.

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Table of Contents

1. Trends in Robotics and Automation in Construction
   Carlos Balaguer and Mohamed Abderrahim
   3557 views, 2303 downloads
   
2. Construction Automation and Robotics
   Thomas Bock
   2681 views, 1597 downloads
   
3. Mechanising, Robotising and Automating Construction Processes
   Frans van Gassel and Ger Maas
   2003 views, 939 downloads
   
4. Powerline Communication in Home-Building Automation Systems
   Elena Mainardi and Marcello Bonfe
   5880 views, 4591 downloads
   
5. Towards n-D Construction Visualization: Cost Integration into 4D Models
   Katherine A. Liapi and Theodora Paschoudi
   1887 views, 1201 downloads
   
6. Developing Construction CAD-Based Experience Management System
   Yu-Cheng Lin
   1701 views, 576 downloads
   
7. Applications of Computer Aided Design to Evaluate the Zoning of Hazard Prevention in Community Neighbours
   Kuo-Chung Wen
   1459 views, 498 downloads
   
8. Adding Value in Construction Design Management by Using Simulation Approach
   Hemanta Doloi
   1859 views, 767 downloads
   
9. Risk and Reliability Analysis of Flexible Construction Robotized Systems
   Calin Ciufudean
   1480 views, 490 downloads
   
10. Precast Storage and Transportation Planning via Component Zoning Optimization
    Kuo-Chuan Shih, Shu-Shun Liu and Chun-Nen Huang
    1642 views, 794 downloads
    
11. Pose Estimation of Construction Materials by Acquisition of Multiple IDs of Devices
    Tomohiro Umetani, Kenji Inoue and Tatsuo Arai
    1482 views, 534 downloads
    
12. High PerformanceTracking Control of Automated Slewing Cranes
    Frank Palis and Stefan Palis
    1684 views, 729 downloads
    
13. Enhancing Facility Management Using RFID and Web Technology in Construction
    Yu-Cheng Lin
    2326 views, 1165 downloads
    
14. Improving Human-Machine Interfaces for Construction Equipment Operations with Mixed and Augmented Reality
    Xiangyu Wang
    1721 views, 766 downloads
    
15. An Active Technology for Improving the Sound Transmission Loss of Glazed Facades
    Berardo Naticchia, Alessandro Carbonari and Sara Spadoni
    1618 views, 763 downloads
    
16. Development of Adaptive Construction Structure by Variable Geometry Truss
    Fumihiro Inoue
    1665 views, 661 downloads
    
17. Robotic Excavation
    Ahmad Hemami
    1726 views, 861 downloads
    
18. Development of a Semi-Automated Cost- Effective Facade Cleaning System
    Ernesto Gambao, Miguel Hernando and Dragoljub Surdilovic
    2284 views, 1805 downloads
    
19. Design and Feasibility Verification of a Knee Assistive Exoskeleton System for Construction Workers
    SeungNam Yu, SeungHoon Lee, HeeDon Lee and ChangSoo Han
    2469 views, 1237 downloads
    
20. A Robot Application for Analysis, Survey and Conservation of Historical Architectures
    Michela Cigola and Marco Ceccarelli
    1540 views, 669 downloads
    
21. Performance Tests for Wireless Real-Time Localization Systems to Improve Mobile Robot Navigation in Various Indoor Environments
    Yong K. Cho, Jong-Hoon Youn and Nam Pham
    2495 views, 1495 downloads
    
22. Laser Energy Transmission for a Wireless Energy Supply to Robots
    Nobuki Kawashima and Kazuya Takeda
    2467 views, 1670 downloads
    
23. Advanced Control Schemes for Cement Fabrication Processes
    Susana Arad, Victor Arad and Bogdan Bobora
    2569 views, 1603 downloads