"Revealed during the International Astronautical Congress in Sydney, Charlotte is a six leg construction robot from Crest Robotics that targets speed as the central problem. The makers say the machine can complete the shell of a 200 square meter (2,150 square foot) dwelling in about 24 hours. Coverage compares that output to 100 bricklayers over the same period. The idea pairs a walking chassis with an under carriage fabrication system so the body hovers over the wall path while the legs step the machine forward."
"The housing crisis affects millions globally. Labor shortages, material delays, and weather sensitive construction methods create bottlenecks that prevent communities from building fast enough to meet demand. Charlotte represents an attempt to bypass those constraints through mobile robotics and locally sourced materials. The approach also addresses site first logistics by reducing material transport and minimizing the number of trades required on site, lowering both carbon footprint and project costs."
Charlotte is a six-leg construction robot designed to prioritize speed in building. The robot pairs a walking chassis with an undercarriage fabrication system so the body hovers above the wall path while the legs step the machine forward. The makers claim Charlotte can complete the shell of a 200 square meter dwelling in about 24 hours, a rate compared to 100 bricklayers. The hexapod chassis enables adaptation to uneven terrain and reduces ground preparation by keeping the fabrication module stable. The system is semi-autonomous and requires supervision, with sensor and safety details not yet published. The approach reduces onsite trades, material transport, carbon footprint, and project costs.
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