Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (IC&SR) , IIT Madras
Technology Category/ Market
Civil Infrastructures & Structural Engineering
Industry: Construction and Building
Applications: Structural Frames Building, Multi-Story Building Construction, High-Rise Construction where safety, speed, and precision are critical.
Market: The global construction market value is expected to grow from $14,393.63 B in 2022 to $18,819 B in 2027 at 5.5% CAGR. Further, at 6.6% CAGR to reach $25,928 B by 2032.
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Problem Statement
- In traditional construction methods, workers have to climb & assemble structural frames of buildings, leading to time consumption, unsafe, and costly due to the heavy reliance on manual labor.
- Current automated construction equipment are bulky, often larger than the structures they are constructing, making them impractical for smaller residential building construction and leading to inefficiencies in construction projects.
- Transporting heavy construction materials and elements, like prefabricated components and concrete, is a challenging aspect of automated construction. Existing methods, like cranes, are bulky, costly and difficult to deploy in congested construction sites.
- The construction sector demands a solution for all the above mentioned issues. Hence, there is a need for the development of more efficient methods for handling materials to streamline the construction process & address the shortcomings of manual construction method & existing automated construction systems.
Technology
- The present patent technology discloses a climbing robotic system for automated construction of structural frames of buildings using interlocking column modules.
- The system includes a climbing mechanism, column modules, a beam module connection system, and a method for construction.
Key Features/ Value Proposition
User Perspective:
- Gives improved safety through reduced manual labor and efficient, automated construction.
- The interlocking modules simplify construction, making it accessible to a wider range of users.
- Give environmental friendly construction with self-compacting concrete-reduced material wastage.
Technical Perspective:
- Innovative Robotics: The system employs cutting-edge robotics for efficient construction.
- Interlocking modules ensure strong, stable buildings meeting technical standards.
- Optimized mechanical processes reduce energy use and technical complexity.
Industrial Perspective:
- Enhanced Productivity: Continuous, tireless operation rises construction output & project speed.
- Competitive Edge: Adoption of this technology attracts clients seeking modern, cost-effective, and sustainable building solutions, strengthening market position and growth potential.
Questions about this Technology?
Contact For Licensing
sm-marketing@imail.iitm.ac.in
ipoffice2@iitm.ac.in
Research Lab
Prof. Benny Raphael
Department of Civil Engineering
Intellectual Property
IITM IDF Ref. 2065
Application No. 202041057308
Technology Readiness Level
TRL- 4
Technology Validated in Lab