Robot for Interior‐Finishing Works in Building: Feasibility Analysis

Abstract

The paper presents an economic analysis of robotized execution of interior building tasks. Four tasks—painting, plastering, tiling, and masonry—have been examined in full‐scale with “TAMIR”—Technion Autonomous Multipurpose Interior Robot. This experimental preprototype building robot has six degrees of freedom, an average reach of 1.70 m, and is mounted on an automatically guided mobile three‐wheeled carriage. The robotized mode of execution of these four tasks is described, along with time and cost data, and logistical considerations. The labor input and cost of these activities in robotized versus manual performance are quantitatively analyzed under different site and employment conditions. Suggestions for improvements in the robotized system, give rise to make the robotized option more attractive in the future. Conclusions with respect to managerial and economic implications of robotized construction are also presented.