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...
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| author | Rongbo Hu Kepa Iturralde Thomas Linner Charlie Zhao Wen Pan Alessandro Pracucci Thomas Bock |
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| description | 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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| spelling | doaj.art-21f1ee7ad6e94a368dc924bad99ee0a92023-11-21T02:27:21ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092020-12-01111810.3390/buildings11010008A Simple Framework for the Cost–Benefit Analysis of Single-Task Construction Robots Based on a Case Study of a Cable-Driven Facade Installation RobotRongbo Hu0Kepa Iturralde1Thomas Linner2Charlie Zhao3Wen Pan4Alessandro Pracucci5Thomas Bock6Chair of Building Realization and Robotics, Department of Architecture, Technical University of Munich, 8033 Munich, GermanyChair of Building Realization and Robotics, Department of Architecture, Technical University of Munich, 8033 Munich, GermanyChair of Building Realization and Robotics, Department of Architecture, Technical University of Munich, 8033 Munich, GermanyChair of Building Realization and Robotics, Department of Architecture, Technical University of Munich, 8033 Munich, GermanyChair of Building Realization and Robotics, Department of Architecture, Technical University of Munich, 8033 Munich, GermanyInnovation Department, Focchi S.p.A., 47824 Poggio Torriana, ItalyChair of Building Realization and Robotics, Department of Architecture, Technical University of Munich, 8033 Munich, GermanySingle-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.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/11/1/8cable-driven parallel robotconstruction robotcost–benefit analysiscurtain wall moduleseconomic evaluationfacade installation |
| spellingShingle | Rongbo Hu Kepa Iturralde Thomas Linner Charlie Zhao Wen Pan Alessandro Pracucci Thomas Bock 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 Buildings cable-driven parallel robot construction robot cost–benefit analysis curtain wall modules economic evaluation facade installation |
| title | 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 |
| title_full | 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 |
| title_fullStr | 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 |
| title_full_unstemmed | 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 |
| title_short | 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 |
| title_sort | simple framework for the cost benefit analysis of single task construction robots based on a case study of a cable driven facade installation robot |
| topic | cable-driven parallel robot construction robot cost–benefit analysis curtain wall modules economic evaluation facade installation |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/11/1/8 |
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