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A Simple Framework for the Cost–Benefit Analysis of Single-Task Construction Robots Based on a Case Study of a Cable-Driven Facade Installation Robot

  • Single-task construction robots (STCRs) have become a popular research topic for decades. However, there is still a gap in the ubiquitous application of STCRs for onsite construction due to various reasons, such as cost concerns. Therefore, cost–benefit analysis (CBA) can be used to measure the net economic benefit of the STCRs, compared to traditional construction methods, in order to boost the implementation of STCRs. This paper presents a simple and practical framework for the economic evaluation of STCRs and conducts a case study of a cable-driven facade installation robot to verify the method. The results show that the cable-driven robot for facade installation is worth investing in in the UK, as well as in the majority of G20 countries. Furthermore, other socioenvironmental implications of STCRs and the limitations of the study are also discussed. In conclusion, the proposed method is highly adaptable and reproducible. Therefore, researchers, engineers, investors, and policy makers can easily follow and customize this method to assess the economic advantages of any STCR systems, compared to traditional construction technologies.

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Author:Rongbo HuORCiD, Kepa Iturralde, Thomas LinnerORCiDGND, Charlie Zhao, Wen Pan, Alessandro PracucciORCiD, Thomas BockORCiD
DOI:https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings11010008
Parent Title (English):Buildings, Architecture: Integration of Art and Engineering
Publisher:MDPI
Place of publication:Basel
Document Type:Article
Language:English
Year of first Publication:2021
Release Date:2022/04/28
Tag:cable-driven parallel robot; construction robot; cost–benefit analysis; curtain wall modules; economic evaluation; facade installation
Volume:11
Issue:1
First Page:1
Last Page:8
Institutes:Fakultät Bauingenieurwesen
Begutachtungsstatus:peer-reviewed
Publication:Externe Publikationen
research focus:Gebäude und Infrastruktur
Licence (German):Creative Commons - CC BY - Namensnennung 4.0 International