The World’s Fastest Brick-Laying Construction Robot Debuts in America

A robotic truck with a 105-ft (32-m) telescopic boom arm has recently traveled from Australia to Florida. Now, this construction robot is set to begin constructing up to 10 houses, aiming to establish itself as the preferred choice for building entire communities.

Robotics company FBR developed the truck with its brick-laying arm, known as the Hadrian X, and unveiled the prototype in 2015.

The earlier version of this machine could construct an entire house in just two days. Last year, FBR (formerly Fastbrick Robotics) introduced the new Hadrian X, capable of stacking 500 masonry blocks per hour at maximum speed.

Robotic Construction Arm Operations

The robotic vehicle and its construction arm begin operations once loaded with pallets of blocks. The robotic construction arm guides each block down a chute, applying quick-dry construction adhesive in place of mortar, and precisely places it using a variable gripper at the arm’s end.

Its considerable length enables the arm to construct buildings up to three stories tall.

Additionally, being a robot, it operates continuously without the need for rest, even in adverse weather conditions, allowing it to work nearly non-stop.

Hadrian X’s introduction to Florida is part of a collaboration between FBR and CRH Ventures Americas, Inc., a subsidiary of CRH plc, one of the largest suppliers of concrete blocks in the US.

Initial Testing and Demonstration Program

The robotic builder is set to undergo initial testing at a facility in Fort Myers, Florida, to demonstrate its capabilities. Pending a successful test, Hadrian X will then construct between five and 10 single-story homes as part of a demonstration program.

Following this phase, FBR and CRH Ventures plan to establish a long-term agreement where FBR will exclusively provide “Wall as a Service” in the United States.

However, this agreement may lead to the phased acquisition of 300 Hadrian X units by CRH Ventures, facilitating the development of entire robot-built communities.

Mike Pivac, Managing Director and CEO of FBR, expressed enthusiasm about entering the US market with the support of one of the country’s largest concrete block manufacturers.

To conclude, he emphasized their strategy to showcase the technology’s capabilities internationally and to scale operations with backing from a global leader in building materials production.

Learn more about Hadrian X and its operations in the US by watching the company’s video.

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