Tag: Robotic
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NEW: the Leica TS20 robotic total station
Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the launch of the all-new Leica TS20 robotic total station. Designed and engineered from the ground up with a deep understanding of surveyors’ workflows, this total station accelerates fieldwork, simplifies daily work, streamlines repetitive tasks and avoids costly mistakes. Embodying Leica Geosystems’ leading surveying expertise and building on…
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Leica launches TS20 robotic total station with edge AI
Moritz Lauwiner, executive vice-president at Hexagon’s geosystems division and president of the geomatics division at Leica Geosystems, said: “The Leica TS20 is the most significant leap forward in total station technology in over a decade. Built from the ground up, the TS20 is the result of a close partnership between our survey engineering experts, the…
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Robotic software startup FieldAI lands $405M in fresh funding
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Irvine, California-based FieldAI, a startup that focuses on physical artificial intelligence for robots, has raised $405 million across two consecutive funding rounds, the company announced on Aug. 20, as builders look for proven tech solutions…
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Robotic micro-factory deployed for Los Angeles wildfires rebuild
ABB Robotics is working with San Francisco’s Cosmic Buildings to build modular structures on site in Pacific Palisades as the Los Angeles neighbourhood recovers from January’s devastating wildfires. The AI-enabled micro-factory can fabricate custom structural wall panels, precise to a millimetre, for assembly on site. The process uses ABB’s IRB 6710 robots and RobotStudio digital…
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Remote control robotic arm passes nuclear test
Nicholas Clarke, Sellafield remediation technology and innovation lead, said: “The project has delivered outstanding results, completing months ahead of schedule and significantly under budget. It demonstrates the viability of robotic glovebox operations and shows what we can achieve when we enable our teams to collaborate, think freely and innovate together. View the original article…
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Rosendin to demo robotic solar panel installers on Texas jobsite
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: San Jose, California-based electrical contractor Rosendin claims it has made a major breakthrough in solar construction technology and will demonstrate a new autonomous robotic solution for photovoltaic installation, according to a news release. Rosendin’s Renewable…
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From Fantasy to Fact: Cristina Andersson on Our Robotic Future
In this episode of the AI AEC Show, I sat down with Cristina Andersson, a Finnish robotics pioneer whose journey from educator to EU-level robotics strategist is as fascinating as it is inspiring. From launching the EU Robotics Week in Finland to advising ministries on AI and robotics in healthcare, Cristina has a front-row seat…
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Robotic bridge inspection tech wins ASCE award
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: A robotic system that improves how bridges are inspected won the American Society of Civil Engineers 2025 Charles Pankow Award for Innovation, according to a Feb. 28 news release from the Missouri University of Science…
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Exploring the Future of Robotic Construction with Dr. Thomas Bock
In this episode of the AEC Business podcast, host Aarni Heiskanen interviews Dr. Thomas Bock, a renowned expert in construction robotics. With 45 years of experience in the field and multiple books on the topic, Thomas shares his insights and expertise. Tune in to learn more about his professional journey and the advancements in construction…
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Autovol’s Affordable Housing Project with Robotic Automation
First-of-its kind Idaho factory nears completion of a five-story San Jose, CA apartment building. Just over two years since breaking ground, Autovol is now using automation in new ways as it nears completion of its first major affordable housing project. The project, Virginia Street Studios, will make high-quality apartment homes more affordable to seniors in San…