Boston Dynamics’ SpotMini is a four-legged electric robotic dog with an uncanny sense of perception and an impressive range of motion, thanks to its onboard 3D vision and its 17 distinct joints. It stands a … about See SpotMini Walk the Jobsite
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Ghost in the Machine: Mining’s Driverless Trucks
Construction has always been a dangerous job, and perhaps one of the only fields that rivals the industry when it comes to occupational hazards is mining. Miners face a daily barrage of threats, from explosions … about Ghost in the Machine: Mining’s Driverless Trucks
Drone Analytics is Reaching New Heights in Construction
Enter drone analytics, a bustling young market helping industries, including construction, perform detailed survey and site analyses for a variety of project types.
Using Gaming Software to Improve Crane Safety
Cranes are one of the major risk areas on a construction site, but a team of researchers at Monash University have come up with a new approach to reducing the risks—using real-time sensing technology and … about Using Gaming Software to Improve Crane Safety
Can These New Drones Transform the Construction Sector?
DJI, the world leader in civilian drones and drone technology, has just unveiled two game-changing drones which will provide futuristic functionality for the construction industry—and one of the drones is powered with Australian software from … about Can These New Drones Transform the Construction Sector?
Fluor turns to IBM Artificial Intelligence on Megaprojects
Although originally developed to answer questions on the TV game show Jeopardy! (where it left human opponents in the dust back in 2011), IBM’s proprietary cognitive computing platform has evolved into one of the world’s … about Fluor turns to IBM Artificial Intelligence on Megaprojects
How to Get a Successful Drone Program off the Ground
It isn’t every day that a new technology rapidly finds a welcome home in construction, and it’s even rarer that the industry finds itself among the early adoption leaders. But that’s exactly what’s happening with … about How to Get a Successful Drone Program off the Ground
Venture Capital is Betting Big on Construction Technology
As the construction industry continues its technological renaissance, largely casting aside its technophobic reputation and embracing the digital revolution, the industry has become an attractive target for venture capital and tech investment dollars, where billions … about Venture Capital is Betting Big on Construction Technology
Construction’s Year of Digital Disruption: How are we doing?
The year 2017 marked a considerable change in how construction technology was viewed. Industry-wide, the conversation shifted from the need to adopt technology to the best strategies and technology solutions for maximizing investment. Heading into … about Construction’s Year of Digital Disruption: How are we doing?
Technology is Changing Construction – Don’t get Left Behind
Technology is transforming the way we do things and companies that are unwilling to keep up risk extinction. Those who are already embracing new technology can see that there are exciting times ahead for the … about Technology is Changing Construction – Don’t get Left Behind
