Automation and Robotics
Automation and Robotics
In Hong Kong, the adoption of automation and robotics are in great demand by the construction industry due to a certain number of issues
such as labor shortage, demographic changes, and the urge of increasing construction efficiency. The technologies are made available
with higher flexibility and capability yet lower cost, hence are being widely used in many areas. Procedures like concrete appliance,
climbing formwork, interior wall treatments, and logistics supply can now be automated or handled by robots.
Such technologies have been implemented by Hanison as well for not only quality assurance and process standardization, but also enhanced occupational safety and health.
Such technologies have been implemented by Hanison as well for not only quality assurance and process standardization, but also enhanced occupational safety and health.
CASE STUDY
Virtual Reality (VR)
To minimise the safety hazards, robotic lift car bracket installation technology has been initiated by Hip Hing and jointly developed with its strategic partners. The laser scanning of the works area, navigation and positioning of drilling, holes clearance, handling and fixing of brackets are fully automated to eliminate the safety risks for workers. This robotic development has received support from the Construction Industry Council R&D Fund.
Automatic Robot
Construction activities in the lift shaft, such as grinding of step joints, chiseling the bulging surface and filling up tie bolt holes of the lift shaft walls as well as the subsequent installation of lift car brackets, involve the risks of work at height and falling objects if carried out manually.
Promoting safety by adopting robotics arm in lift shaft
To minimise the safety hazards, robotic lift car bracket installation technology has been initiated by Hip Hing and jointly developed with its strategic partners. The laser scanning of the works area, navigation and positioning of drilling, holes clearance, handling and fixing of brackets are fully automated to eliminate the safety risks for workers. This robotic development has received support from the Construction Industry Council R&D Fund.
