Construction Robotics’ Semi-Automated Mason is the world’s first commercial bricklaying robot. (Image courtesy of Construction Robotics.)
According to a recent report by Markets and Markets, the global construction robot market is set to more than double by 2023, going from $76.6 million to an estimated $166.4 million.
If the report’s predicted results become reality, it would mark a significant change in the industry. When it comes to artificial intelligence and robotics use, construction has traditionally lagged behind factories or warehouses. The unpredictable and fluid environment has historically made it more difficult for robots to perform jobs on a construction site.
While construction robots have gained ground with the development of robots that can do anything from excavating earth to taking overhead photos, construction is still not at that point yet.
Robots by Type
The report separated construction robots into three types: traditional, robotic arm, and robotic exoskeleton (a wearable suit that boosts users’ physical capabilities, a little like Iron Man). Traditional robots hold the largest share of the market, and according to the report, they arestill expected to hold that share by the end of 2023.
“Traditional” robots cover a wide swathe of the market, from vehicles to…