Robotic companies are creating several types of robot technologies to improve work optimization, and improve jobsite safety performance, and above all to automate the labor-intensive industry. The kind of robots that have found application in construction can be categorized into (1) traditional robots for on-site construction activities such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Autonomous Truck Mounted Attenuator, etc. (2) wearable robotics to aid workers and save them from experiencing WMSD such as EKSO vest, Ironhand, etc. Even in the face of delayed technological acceptance in the construction industry, Flying robots (drones) are finding increasing adoption across the many types of robotic technology because, rather than having a worker go 10,000ft above ground level to inspect a structure, the worker may send a drone to be his/her eye at 10,000ft, bringing the work to the worker. Surprisingly, the development of additive manufacturing-3D Printing-technologies in the construction industry is gaining traction in terms of adoption. These technologies have been proved to save time and reduce construction material waste. Researchers have investigated the utilization of 3D printing technologies in the construction industry and reported that, while concrete and steel are the only materials currently used by this technology, more research is underway for the evolution of quality and more efficient materials that can be used by this technology for construction purposes. Furthermore, additive manufacturing is currently a robot-assisted process that involves interaction between humans and robots to accomplish the final product, thus there is a need to optimize human-robot interaction. Even better, these 3D printing robots can be evolved to be entirely autonomous, which will eliminate issues associated with human-robot interaction. W are optimistic that additive manufacturing will revolutionize the construction industry and trigger a shift away from traditional construction techniques. The application of robotic technology will modernize the construction process and result in a significant shift in the construction industry.
