This research initiative focuses on the transformative shift from new construction to a dedicated culture of renovation, identifying existing building stock as a primary key to climate protection. While current industrial automation largely targets standardized prefabrication for new builds, this project develops non-standardized digital methods for the complexities of existing structures, with a particular emphasis on masonry construction.
The core objective is to implement an assistive, mobile robotic platform that supports skilled construction workers directly on-site by performing high-precision tasks such as 3D surveying, structural condition assessment, and marking.
By developing safe and intuitive human-robot interaction (HRI) processes, the technology is designed to function as a collaborative tool that enhances human expertise rather than replacing it. All project data is integrated through a seamless digital process chain (i.e., an "Integrated Digital Twin") that facilitates direct communication between digital planning models and physical execution. This comprehensive approach aims to address acute labor shortages and limited productivity in the construction sector while ensuring that the preservation of our built environment is both sustainable and technologically future-proof.