Abstract:
Innovative technologies are vital contributors to
enhance the performance level of the construction process and
products. Substantial economic benefits can be generated by
implementing these innovative technologies. The construction
industry is traditionally not being a desirable area for robotics
application. However, with the discovery of more cost-effective
applications and motives such as lack of labor population, the
aging skilled workers, and safety issues, the use of robotics will
undoubtedly increase. However, the fully-geared and advanced
technological applications are still not implementing within the
Sri Lankan construction industry, other than the basic
applications that provide visible benefits. Therefore, there is a
need to investigate the feasibility of introducing robotic
technology to enhance the quality of the Sri Lankan
construction industry. Hence, this paper aims to review the
current application level of robotic technology and analyze its
feasibility in the local construction industry. The research aim
was achieved through a quantitative approach. A detailed
questionnaire survey was carried out among subject-related
professionals, and analysis was done with the descriptive
statistical analysis technique. The feasibility of implementing
robotics is evaluated through six primary feasibility criteria,
identified as cost-effectiveness and economy, safety, social,
productivity, quality, and technology.
Citation:
M. Gamlath, K. G. A. S. Waidyasekara and S. Pandithawatta, "Feasibility of Robotic Technology for The Advancement of Construction Industry in Sri Lanka," 2020 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon), 2020, pp. 54-59, doi: 10.1109/MERCon50084.2020.9185384.