The “world’s most advanced” bricklaying robot can assemble 360 blocks per hour, enabling faster home construction. A new and improved bricklaying robot has successfully completed factory acceptance testing in Australia. FBR Limited has announced that its Hadrian bricklaying robot unit has completed a new round of testing at the company’s facility in Western Australia.
According to the company, Hadrian showed enhanced reliability and precision during testing by laying more than 285 blocks per hour. One key feature of the Hadrian is its unique mobile robotic design, which is mounted on a traditional cab-over-engine truck for easy transport to and from job sites. It also features dynamic stabilization technology that corrects movement and vibration in real time, enabling Hadrian to lay blocks with precision even in outdoor environments.
Technical Details Of The Hadrian Automated Bricklaying System
FBR’s Hadrian robot can extend up to 105 feet (32 meters) and effortlessly place blocks weighing as much as 99 pounds (45 kilograms). It supports brick sizes up to 23 ⅝ × 15 ¾ × 11 ¾ inches. The system requires only two people to run it—one Hadrian operator and one telehandler operator. The durable robotic system can endure winds of up to 37.3 mph (60 km/h) and even operate in light rain, using Fastbrick Adhesive as its bonding agent.
The company states that it can be used for everything from residential homes and townhouse developments to commercial buildings and childcare centers. FBR adds that select construction partners can purchase it for $5,088,759 (AUD $7,800,000). The “world’s most advanced construction” robot pledges to increase productivity, reduce waste, and complete projects more quickly with precise mechanical accuracy.
Construction Robots Are Beginning To Appear Around The World
Although FBR’s Hadrian robot is a notable innovation in construction, it is not the only solution of its kind. Several robots and automated systems are being introduced to construction today—from 3D printing houses to building homes in a single day—as these machines aim to construct homes and offices faster and more efficiently. Earlier this year, a US company unveiled Civ Robotics’ CivDot, a surveying robot that works up to eight times faster than traditional methods, maintains up to 8 mm accuracy, marks 3,000 points per day, and reduces errors even in tough terrain and all weather conditions. In the same way, a German-developed robot has undergone testing to enable teamwork between humans and machines on construction sites.