ABB Robotics and construction technology Company AUAR to build groundbreaking, climate-neutral research facility
Summary
ABB Robotics and AUAR are collaborating to build ConstrucThor, a climate-neutral research facility in Belgium, showcasing sustainable construction technologies.
Why It Matters
This project highlights the urgent need for sustainable practices in the construction industry, which contributes significantly to global CO2 emissions. By integrating robotics and innovative building methods, it aims to address environmental challenges while improving efficiency and reducing costs in construction.
Key Takeaways
- The ConstrucThor facility aims to advance sustainable construction practices.
- Robotic automation can significantly reduce waste and improve productivity in the construction sector.
- The project emphasizes the importance of collaboration between academia and industry for innovation.
Companies will collaborate to build ConstrucThor, a groundbreaking research facility in Belgium Project bridges academia and industry to advance sustainable living ABB robots and software are key components of AUAR’s micro-factory, demonstrating sustainable and affordable home construction ABB Robotics and construction technology company AUAR are working together to build “ConstrucThor”, a groundbreaking research facility in Belgium, showcasing the future of sustainable construction. The project will harness AUAR’s micro-factories technology and is assembled using an automated construction process powered by ABB robots. Once completed, the state-of-the-art facility will serve as a living laboratory dedicated to researching energy-neutral infrastructure and climate-neutral building materials. “The global construction industry, responsible for 40% of global CO2 emissions, is working to build in more eco-friendly and sustainable ways, while overcoming skills shortages and increasing productivity,” said Craig McDonnell, Managing Director Business Line Industries at ABB Robotics. “To support this transition, robotic automation can play a substantial role, by reducing waste and addressing the environmental and workforce challenges that construction companies face today.” The ConstrucThor project will create a climate-neutral, large-scale testing infrastructure at the OpenThor Living Lab in Thor Park, Genk, Belgium. This educational initiative brings together various research lin...
