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Building Dusty Robotics

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) via YouTube

Overview

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Explore the future of construction automation in this keynote address from the ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology. Delve into the journey of Dusty Robotics, a company revolutionizing the construction industry through robotics and automation. Learn about the origins of the company, their customer discovery process, and their vision for integrating robots as standard tools in construction. Gain insights into how this technology aims to improve efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness in one of the world's largest yet least digitized industries. Discover the challenges of balancing technological advancement with human workforce considerations, including unionization and the concept of human-robot teams. Examine specific applications such as wall layout and the process of closing the feedback loop in construction automation. Engage with thought-provoking questions and discussions on the potential impact of robotics on the future of building and construction methods.

Syllabus

Introduction
Research
Cleaning
How it works
Future vision
Closing the loop
Questions
Challenges
Balancing tech and people
Workers and automation
Unionization
Human Robot Team
Wall Layout
Interview
Errors

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ACM SIGCHI

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