GS Engineering & Construction, Daedong Robotics Sign Agreement on Construction-Site Robots
GS Engineering & Construction has signed a research and development memorandum of understanding with Daedong Robotics on “Construction-Site Automation Using AI Field Robots” and is considering introducing robots for on-site work such as material transportation. However, challenges including the method of collaboration and a system for using worker data remain to be resolved.
GS Engineering & Construction has entered into a research and development memorandum of understanding with Daedong Robotics on “Construction-Site Automation Using AI Field Robots.” Under the agreement, it is reviewing the possibility of introducing robots at construction sites.
The agreement was signed on 5It was signed with Daedong Robotics, a company specializing in robotics.
GS Engineering & Construction said it is reviewing ways to apply robots to processes involving substantial physical repetition, such as material transportation and repetitive tasks. The company explained that the goal is to improve process efficiency.
The company said it will assess the robot’s stability and performance in stages. It plans to determine the scope of field deployment after completing the steps to secure performance and safety.
The construction industry is taking an interest in AI and robotics technologies and is considering the adoption of physical AI. The industry explains that many prerequisites, including methods of collaboration and systems for utilizing worker data, must be addressed for field deployment.
An industry official said that establishing methods of collaboration and creating a system for managing worker data are key challenges for actual adoption. The official added that pilot projects and institutional improvements must proceed in parallel.
Specific pilot project schedules and investment amounts by company have not yet been disclosed. Future pilot project results and the status of regulatory improvements will determine the pace of field adoption.
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