Focus Area A

Challenges of Human-Robot Partnership in Future Construction Inspection and Monitoring

This project aims to examine the challenges of human-robot partnership in the inspection and monitoring of industrialized construction. The construction industry in the United States faces two significant issues: declining productivity over the years and a lack of automation compared to other industries. To address these problems, construction automation using robots has the potential to improve productivity and efficiency.

Jul
10
2023

Drone Camp

By Srijeet Halder

Dr. Afsari gave a talk at the Drone Camp arranged by the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership and Virginia Tech Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) which is attended by middle school students who learned to build and fly drones. It's a wonderful opportunity for these young minds to explore their passions and skills in this field. The campers got to hear from Rich Henson of ABC 13 - WSET, Joshua Pye of Wing, and Elvis Rosario from Virginia Tech, who shared how drone technology has enriched their careers. 

Jul
07
2023

CEED STEP Summer Camp

By Srijeet Halder

About 60 incoming engineering students visited different labs in the MLSOC, including the ARCADE lab. Dr. Afsari and Ph.D. student Srijeet Halder showcased practical applications of robots in construction. They engaged the participants with interactive and enjoyable robotic activities, making the learning experience both informative and entertaining.

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