In the past two decades, robotics in construction (RiC) has become an interdisciplinary
research field that integrates a large number of urgent technologies (eg, additive …

The next step for the exploration of space seems to require the human participation by
means of a long-lasting lunar outpost. Therefore, this paper attempts to review the up-to-date …

Photographs of bridges can reveal considerable technical information such as the part of the
structure that is damaged and the type of damage. Maintenance and inspection engineers …

Abstract Machine learning models have been developed to perform damage detection using
images to improve bridge inspection efficiency. However, in damage detection using images …

Purpose Rapid urbanisation and recent shock events have reiterated the need for resilient
infrastructure, as seen in the pandemic. Yet, knowledge gaps in construction robotics and …

This paper presents a framework for estimating the cause of damage to bridge members by
combining Structure from Motion (SfM) and Visual Question Answering (VQA) techniques. A …

This paper develops a crack detection method for concrete bridges using a binary
classification algorithm, which utilizes the histogram of oriented gradient (HOG) feature to …

With its flexible and convenient features, the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) provides an
efficient platform for safety inspections in hazardous areas. Yet sparse studies have …

Smart factories build on cyber-physical systems as one of the most promising technological
concepts. Within smart factories, condition-based and predictive maintenance are key …

Construction robots employ cutting-edge technology to perform tasks more accurately than
traditional construction workers, producing higher-quality results and fewer mistakes …