Construction Automation and Robotics

Catalog description

The goal of this course is to provide an understanding of the challenges confronting automation and robotics in the construction domain, and the current state of such technologies; an advanced understanding of automation and robotics, and the fundamentals needed to begin computer programming for construction automation and robotics. The student will gain hands-on experience in several aspects of construction automation and robotics, including but not limited to: application of wearable sensors for construction safety and health monitoring, use of immersive technology for training, and application of mobile robots for mapping and hazard detection at construction sites. This course is of value to both future construction industry professionals and researchers in the areas of construction safety, robotics, and training.