One of the largest homebuilders in the U.S. claims it has rapidly constructed a Florida residence using artificial intelligence and robotics.
PulteGroup announced Feb. 20 the successful pilot of the Hadrian X system, an AI-guided construction robot from Australian-based automation tech firm FBR. The test took place at the community of TerraWalk in Babcock Ranch, Florida, which PulteGroup said will become the nation’s first solar-powered town.
Hadrian X is capable of building structural walls in a single day, according to PulteGroup. The automated system uses an advanced robotic arm to place concrete blocks, which are then secured using a specialized adhesive that bonds twice as strong as traditional mortar, per the release.
A video, posted by PulteGroup on YouTube, shows the robot in action. A crane-like arm mounted on the back of a truck with a payload of cinderblocks moves around the jobsite and places them to construct the walls of the structure.
The Florida home marks one of 10 in the U.S. constructed using the Hadrian X system, PulteGroup claims.
“Our industry faces challenges when it comes to labor availability and the need to build more efficiently and sustainably,” Matt Koart, COO of PulteGroup, said in the release. “We see opportunities to integrate technologies that can improve construction quality and safety, while creating exceptional homes for our customers.”
The Atlanta-based homebuilder claimed the innovative method improved safety, minimized waste and accelerated build times.
