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Humanoid robot takes first steps on construction site

Tilbury Douglas robot Credit: Tilbury Douglas
The robot is assisting with data-collection tasks. Image: Tilbury Douglas

Tilbury Douglas has become the first tier one contractor to deploy a humanoid robot on a live construction site.

The robot, named Douglas, has been introduced to support and assist site teams by undertaking time-consuming administrative data-collection tasks, allowing colleagues to focus on technical and operational responsibilities, the contractor says.

Douglas can autonomously navigate the construction site and capture 360-degree imagery and detailed progress reports, which can also support health-and-safety monitoring and reporting processes.

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