Bouygues Construction has signed a partnership with French company Innodura to bring more robotics to construction sites.
A team from the two businesses will begin developing robots and a dedicated construction lab able to test technology in real-world conditions.
The goal is to reduce the physical strain on builders, increase safety and make the industry more attractive by improving working conditions.
The companies have been working together for four years, deploying an inspection robot able to operate in restricted spaces and a drilling robot capable of installing thermal insulation.
Innodura has previously built a robot arm with a 3D camera that lets it perceive its surroundings while AI algorithms give it a robotic “brain”.
Maxime Robin, Innodura’s chief executive, said: “Today, we are combining our skills to pursue a shared ambition: developing, testing and deploying intelligent robotic solutions for construction sites in a short timeframe.”
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