The U.S. construction sector is grappling with a severe shortage of workers, requiring an estimated half a million new hires by 2025. Efforts to attract new talent include expanding apprenticeships and community college programs. Additionally, construction robots have emerged to assist in the industry, designed to handle dangerous or repetitive tasks. A notable innovation is the modular robot named 'Concert', which can be customized for various functions. With its ability to adapt, Concert represents a potential shift in how construction tasks are performed.
The construction industry in the United States has faced a significant shortage since the Great Recession of 2008 when it lost 30% of its workforce.
Several states have launched apprenticeships and beefed up community college programs to attract people to skilled trade occupations.
Researchers have designed 'Concert', the world's most modular construction robot, which can perform a wide range of tasks including drilling and transporting heavy payloads.
Concert consists of a mobile base and a modular arm, equipped with interchangeable tools, allowing it to adapt to various construction tasks.
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