Automated and Robotic Construction – a Solution for the Social Challenges of the Construction Sector
Automated and Robotic Construction – a Solution for the Social Challenges of the Construction Sector

Summary/Abstract: The main objective of this article is to show that there is an urgent need for automation and robotization in the construction sector, one of the strategic sectors of the economy. To achieve this objective, it has been conceived a review of the economic and political context related to the construction sector. In the world, there is a great demand for investment in construction in order to support economic growth and social transformations with new homes, offices, factories, school, hospitals and infrastructure. This demand will definitely increase due to the urbanization tendency. By 2050, cities will absorb most of the demographic growth of the world. They are also responsible for 2/3 of all greenhouse gas emissions. There are also many challenges regarding human capital such as high unemployment, labour mismatches, and increasing numbers of young people without education, employment and training. Considering the latest changes in the demand and its structure, we believe that the construction industry should quickly evolve in order ensure as result sustainable buildings.

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