A Robotic Cyber-Physical System for Automated Reality Capture and Visualization in Construction Progress Monitoring

TL;DR

This paper introduces a robotic cyber-physical system that autonomously captures and visualizes construction site data for remote progress monitoring, aiming to improve efficiency and safety in construction management.

Contribution

It presents a novel conceptual framework integrating robotics, BIM, and 360-degree reality capture for automated construction site monitoring.

Findings

Factors influencing acceptance of robotic CPS identified.

Guidelines for construction teams to adopt CPS.

Insights into human-centered CPS development.

Abstract

Effective progress monitoring is crucial for the successful delivery of the construction project within the stipulated time and budget. Construction projects are often monitored irregularly through time-consuming physical site visits by multiple project stakeholders. Remote monitoring using robotic cyber-physical systems (CPS) can make the process more efficient and safer. This article presents a conceptual framework for robotic CPS for automated reality capture and visualization for remote progress monitoring in construction. The CPS integrates quadruped robot, Building Information Modelling (BIM), and 360{\deg} reality capturing to autonomously capture, and visualize up-to-date site information. Additionally, the study explores the factors affecting acceptance of the proposed robotic CPS through semi-structured interviews with seventeen progress monitoring experts. The findings will guide construction management teams in adopting CPS in construction and drive further research in the human-centered development of CPS for construction.