Already being used in many ways across the industry, robotics and automation are enhancing productivity, addressing labor shortages and reducing costs.
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• Robotic equipment- used for carrying out repetitive tasks with predictable outcomes like cutting materials and drilling holes.
• Intelligent Machine Control( IMC)- used for operating heavy-duty equipment during tasks like grading.
• A combination of humans and robotics- one of the most practical and promising applications, also known as“ collaborative robots” or“ cobots”. These robots are engineered to follow precise instructions and safety guidelines alongside human workers.
Out of 1,900 construction companies surveyed by ABB, only 55 % are currently using robotics. In the coming decade, 80 % intend to implement or expand automation and robotics. As a result, experts predict automation in construction will leap a staggering 85 % by 2030.
Hence the interest for automation use in digging out and remediating ash ponds. Due to the extreme hazards and increase in fatalities, lawmakers are starting to crack down with mandates and regulations.
LOS vs. NLOS Two types of automation systems exist: line of sight and non-line of sight. Each comes with its own set of benefits and applications.
Line of sight( LOS) automation allows the operator to remotely control heavy equipment or machines from a line-of-sight distance up to 1,300 feet away. This protects the workers from hazardous working environments while
Already being used in many ways across the industry, robotics and automation are enhancing productivity, addressing labor shortages and reducing costs.
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