Robot built a house in just 14 hours

Researchers have created a robotic system that can build a house in less than a day, promising to completely change construction.

The process of making part of a 3D printed robot house

The modern machine called Digital Construction Device (DCP) by a research team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) can builda house with 3D printing technology inless than a day, much less than the 7 months it would take to build using conventional methods, according toSeeker.

DCPsolar powered,Use precision moving arm to spray foam insulation mold onto the ground, then fill with cement.It can build a 15m diameter, 3m high wall in just 14 hours, much faster and cheaper than traditional construction methods.

The building structure can be customized according to the needs and desires of the homeowner. The internal structure can also be changed, many different materials can be combined during the construction process. Different material densities are adjusted to optimize strength, provide insulation or other properties.

The robotic arm is mounted on a tracked chassis to move to the required position. It is equipped with different types of nozzles, depending on the purpose of the job, whether it is pouring concrete or spraying insulating material.

DCP inside the self-built wall. Photo: MIT.

The DCP is capable of creating complex shapes. The team wanted to achieve a multi-purpose design that was self-sufficient. They added a shovel to the robot so it could level the surface or collect surrounding materials. With the ability to run on solar panels, the machine could operate in developing countries and disaster areas where electricity and fuel are not available.

Not only will this technology change the way humans build homes on Earth, it is also predicted to be useful in missions to Mars. MIT wants to create a fully automated system to send to the Moon, Mars or Antarctica.

According to VNE