Brief
Discover how the Conit Runner robot enhances concrete shear strength, reduces rebar use by 30%, and accelerates construction by 85%.
Insight
Concrete structures have evolved significantly with innovations like the Conit Runner robot, a game-changing technology in construction. Traditionally, concrete’s shear strength was enhanced using steel rebar or manual grooving on wet concrete layers.However, these methods are labor-intensive and costly. The Conit Runner robot, developed collaboratively by Korean robotics company Itone and construction firm Posco E&C, offers a smarter solution.
This wheeled robot autonomously navigates wet concrete surfaces at speeds of up to 10 mph, carving precise grooves that boost the shear strength at layer interfaces. Equipped with advanced sensors like LiDAR, ultrasound, and an IMU, it avoids obstacles and measures concrete hardness to ensure optimal groove depth.
These grooves improve bonding between layers, reducing the need for rebar by up to 30% and matching the productivity of eight human workers.With its ability to accelerate construction by 85% and lower material costs, the Conit Runner presents a sustainable and efficient alternative for modern construction projects. Though not yet in widespread use, its potential to revolutionize the industry is clear.
Highlight
- This wheeled robot autonomously navigates wet concrete surfaces at speeds of up to 10 mph, carving precise grooves that boost the shear strength at layer interfaces.
- These grooves improve bonding between layers, reducing the need for rebar by up to 30% and matching the productivity of eight human workers.
- With its ability to accelerate construction by 85% and lower material costs, the Conit Runner presents a sustainable and efficient alternative for modern construction projects.
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