Computer‐Controlled Brick Masonry

Abstract

The introduction of automated machinery in construction creates many challenges to researchers, equipment manufacturers, and users alike. The flexibility of computers and computer‐controlled machines makes them valuable tools for research and development, allowing rapid and inexpensive prototyping of production systems. This paper discusses a control system for a prototype bricklaying robot, which is based on the real‐time integration of actuators and sensors. Economical issues and experimental testing of bond capacities lie outside the scope of the paper. The lessons learned from building and testing a scaled‐down system could be helpful to researchers new to the field of robotics in construction.