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Automated Imbedding of Steel Reinforcement Mesh
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Three steel elements for reinforcement and their assembly arms
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Slotted nozzle
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Reinforcement of Columns
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Reinforcement Assembly
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Layer with completed reinforcement
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After building rim
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After pouring concrete layer
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Optional tie-pin installation for bulge prevention
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Masonry Materials
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Wood composite materials
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Automated Tiling - Floor
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Automated Tiling - Wall
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Automated plumbing
For every so many layers plumbing modules which have solder in the inner rim are assembled. Joints are made by electric heater which melts the solder.
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Universal Passive Gripper / Connector
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Pipe placement in soil
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Fixing by foam and alignment by dissolvable cones
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Electrical & Communication utilities
Conductive elements for power and communication lines are imbedded in polymeric blocks and are assembled robotically to form the desired electrical and communication networks.
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The only manual task is installation of fixtures.
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Embedding sensors and IT components
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Automated Painting by inkjet technology