Potential applications and benefits of humanoids in the construction industry: a South African perspective

IF 2.1 Q2 CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
M. Ikuabe, C. Aigbavboa, E. Kissi
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Purpose In most developing countries, the delivery of construction project is still characterised by inefficiencies resulting from the use of outdated methods and techniques, which retards project performance. Hence, the call for the implementation of innovative technologies such as humanoids in the execution of construction projects as it has been proven to be very effective in other sectors while improving productivity and quality of work. Consequently, this study looks at how humanoids can be used in the construction industry and what benefits they can bring.Design/methodology/approach The study employed a quantitative approach underpinned in post-positivist philosophical view using questionnaire as the instrument for data collection. The target respondents were construction professionals, and purposive sampling was used, while a response rate of 62.5% was gotten. The methods of data analysis were mean item score, standard deviation and one-sample t-test.Findings The findings revealed that humanoids can be used in progress tracking, auto-documentation and inspection and surveillance of tasks in construction activities. Also, the most important benefits of using humanoids in construction work were found to be shorter delivery times, fewer injuries and more accurate work.Practical implications The outcome of the study gives professionals and relevant stakeholders in construction and other interested parties' information about the areas where humanoids can be used and their benefits in construction.Originality/value The novelty of this study is that it is a pioneering study in South Africa on humanoids' usage in the construction industry. Also, it expands the existing borderline of the conservation of construction digitalisation for enhanced project execution.
人形机器人在建筑业的潜在应用和益处:南非视角
目的 在大多数发展中国家,由于使用过时的方法和技术,建筑项目的交付仍然存在效率低下的问题,从而影响了项目的绩效。因此,人们呼吁在执行建筑项目时采用人形机器人等创新技术,因为它已被证明在其他行业非常有效,同时还能提高生产率和工作质量。因此,本研究探讨了如何在建筑行业中使用人形机器人,以及人形机器人能带来哪些益处。 设计/方法/途径 本研究采用了一种基于后实证主义哲学观点的定量方法,使用问卷作为数据收集工具。目标受访者为建筑专业人士,采用了目的性抽样,得到的回复率为 62.5%。数据分析方法为项目平均得分、标准差和单样本 t 检验。 研究结果 研究结果显示,人形机器人可用于建筑活动中的进度跟踪、自动记录以及任务的检查和监督。此外,在建筑工作中使用人形机器人最重要的好处是缩短了交付时间,减少了伤害,提高了工作准确性。 本研究的结果为建筑行业的专业人员和相关利益方以及其他有关各方提供了关于人形机器人在建筑中的应用领域及其好处的信息。此外,它还扩展了现有的建筑数字化保护边界,以加强项目执行。
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期刊介绍: The International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation publishes findings on contemporary and original research towards sustaining, maintaining and managing existing buildings. The journal provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of buildings, their performance and adaptation in order to develop appropriate technical and management solutions. This requires an holistic understanding of the complex interactions between the materials, components, occupants, design and environment, demanding the application and development of methodologies for diagnosis, prognosis and treatment in this multidisciplinary area. With rapid technological developments, a changing climate and more extreme weather, coupled with developing societal demands, the challenges to the professions responsible are complex and varied; solutions need to be rigorously researched and tested to navigate the dynamic context in which today''s buildings are to be sustained. Within this context, the scope and coverage of the journal incorporates the following indicative topics: • Behavioural and human responses • Building defects and prognosis • Building adaptation and retrofit • Building conservation and restoration • Building Information Modelling (BIM) • Building and planning regulations and legislation • Building technology • Conflict avoidance, management and disputes resolution • Digital information and communication technologies • Education and training • Environmental performance • Energy management • Health, safety and welfare issues • Healthy enclosures • Innovations and innovative technologies • Law and practice of dilapidation • Maintenance and refurbishment • Materials testing • Policy formulation and development • Project management • Resilience • Structural considerations • Surveying methodologies and techniques • Sustainability and climate change • Valuation and financial investment
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