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machinery giant Komatsu
takes it a step further and
uses Skycatch drones to
have eyes for automated
bulldozers. Their function is to
send 3D models of a building
site to a computer which will
then feed information to the
driverless machinery.
Other than drones are 3D
printing machines which will
be prevalent in the future to
solve the housing crisis. The
United Nations estimates
that by 2030, approximately
three billion people will
require housing and has
introduced 3D printing as
one possible solution.
Technology
is
moving
forward and the construction
industry is adapting with it.
There’s a lot more in store
for this teaming up that
engineers have to deal with.
JULY 2016
Future Cities & Robotics
35