Prototypes - RoboCons | Cooperative Robotics for Construction

Technological Advancements

Our 5 Prototypes & Deployed Use Cases

Interactive specifications of our experimental hardware, robotic assistants, and AR interfaces, along with their validation scenarios on construction sites.

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P1 Autonomous Mobile Operator

P2 AR Companion System

P3 Enhanced Exoskeletons

P4 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing

P5 Autonomous Mobile Supervisor

Autonomous Mobile Operator

A cognitive mobile manipulator designed to perform heavy and repetitive installation tasks in dynamic work areas alongside a mixed human-robot workforce.

User Value

Reduces manual operator workload in tedious tasks (drilling, screwing, panel handling).
Secures flawless quality with digital verification logs of every action.

Key Technological Capabilities

3D spatial perception & environment mapping
Dynamic obstacle avoidance and path planning
Safe reactive physical control during human contact
Multi-agent task synchronization

Expected Site Outcomes

Reduction of assembly and installation errors
Significant reduction of work-related physical strain
Lowered incidence rate of workplace hazards

AR Companion System

Enables operators to see behind-the-wall layouts and precise marking locations. Ensures immediate quality control and on-site plan verification.

User Value

Millimeter-level alignment between digital BIM data and physical structures
Proactive safety boundaries and real-time operator alerts
Virtual training platform with direct feedback loops

Key Technological Capabilities

3D routing, trajectory, and assembly-step projections
Intuitive gesture, touch, and vocal user interface
Real-time quality control and plan verification

Expected Site Outcomes

Drastic reduction of alignment and construction errors
Accelerated onboarding and work task efficiency
Enhanced spatial situational awareness for builders

Enhanced Exoskeletons

Active power-support robotic exoskeleton focused on offloading lower back and torso compression for heavy lifting, integrating active AI-driven intent-based control.

User Value

Minimizes structural fatigue and injuries related to lifting heavy panels or building blocks.
Tailors exact supportive assistance levels based on biometric readings in real time.

Key Technological Capabilities

Multi-modal biological sensor fusion (IMU, muscle EMG)
Predictive intent-based support algorithms
Ultra-light, ergonomic wearable form factor
Continuous data collection for ergonomic evaluation

Expected Site Outcomes

Substantial reduction in muscle strain and spinal load
Increased endurance and energy reserve of operators
Significantly improved long-term musculoskeletal health

3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing Smart Assistant

An advanced digital fabrication assistant integrated with BIM models for on-site or off-site 3D printing of custom structural elements and architectural detailing.

User Value

Produces optimized construction parts on-demand, bypassing supply chain delays.
Directly uses recycled concrete or secondary raw aggregates for circularity.

Key Technological Capabilities

Automated printing-path generation from Digital Twins
Continuous optical and sensory in-line quality feedback
Adaptable extrusion for circular recycled materials
Generative geometric shape optimization

Expected Site Outcomes

Slashed fabrication lead times for bespoke components
Zero material waste through precise additive extrusion
Flexible architectural customizability

Autonomous Mobile Supervisor

Feeds visual and telemetry logs directly into the cloud-hosted Digital Twin. Ensures continuous automated audits of site health, safety, and physical compliance.

User Value

360° high-fidelity volumetric spatial scanning
Real-time progress vs plan tracking algorithms
Operator biometric health and fatigue analysis

Key Technological Capabilities

Holographic layout printing onto construction floors
Continuous automated audits of site health and safety
Early warning trigger for project delays and construction clashes

Expected Site Outcomes

Unparalleled site situational awareness
Early warning trigger for project delays and construction clashes
Immediate detection of physical fatigue in mixed crews

Integration Matrix

Validation Use Cases

How the individual prototypes collaborate in high-stress, real-world construction environments to deliver compound value.

Validation Case UC1

Autonomous Mobile Operator Collaboration — Validating safe and collaborative task sharing between heavy-duty mobile robots (P1), ergonomic exoskeletons (P3), and supervisory systems (P5) on active framing, plastering, and drywall assembly lines.

Validation Scenarios & Procedures

01 Coordinated assembly of structural steel frame sections
02 Semi-automated collaborative wall plastering & precise painting
03 Autonomous drywall placement, positioning, and fastening logs

Cooperating Fleet Prototypes P1 IKERLAN P3 VUB P5 HUPI