Quantum International is investigating the development of home-building robots that can complete house construction within a single day, without involving any human builders.
In response to this revolutionary idea, Behrokh Khoshnevis of USC has created a novel machine that is capable of figuring out an architect’s CAD drawings. Based on 3D printing technology, this device can carry out home construction. The robot can create vertical walls and even domed roofs by placing successive layers of concrete over one another.
According to Quantum CEO Robert Federowicz, these kinds of revolutionary robots can minimize the time and money required to construct quality homes such as electrical, plumbing, and HVAC conduits. With stable and seamless supply of power and semi-liquid concrete, these machines can carry out consistent operation. Quantum has been targeting such revolutionary robots for global commercialization.
Robot-built housing promises extensive applications. Within inner cities and developing nations, these homes can be instantly created as emergency and affordable housing. More advances will contribute to building military housing or structures on the moon. Robot-built houses can be built with 25% less cost than traditional housing.
3D-printable houses are the unique robotics application being targeted by Quantum as it establishes market share in the lucrative global robotics industry. At present, the company is negotiating with worldwide innovative robotics developers for commercialization of new innovations.
Quantum anticipates rapid growth as it competes along with robotics companies like Honda Motor, iRobot, and AeroVironment.
Source: http://www.quantuminnovators.com/