China Unveils Its First Smart Construction Robot Ecosystem Cluster

China’s First Intelligent Construction Robot Ecosystem Unveiled

On February 1, Sichuan Xinye Intelligent Robot Technology Co., Ltd., established by China Minmetals Corporation and its subsidiary China Minmetals Construction, launched the country’s first self-developed intelligent construction robot cluster in Chengdu. This cluster includes an industry-first project-level intelligent scheduling management system, as well as four autonomous intelligent construction robots designed for high-altitude welding, multi-purpose delivery, intelligent rebar processing, and intelligent spraying.

This event showcased a significant advancement in productivity and intelligent construction technology, marking an innovative release from a central enterprise brand. It powerfully illustrates China Minmetals’ commitment to promoting the deep integration of technological and industrial innovations.

During the product launch, representatives from China Minmetals Construction discussed trends in the intelligent construction industry, while Sichuan Xinye presented product highlights and features.

Attendees had the opportunity to observe the real-time demonstration of the robot cluster’s intelligent scheduling management system and the four intelligent construction robots operating efficiently in a simulated construction environment. The demonstration highlighted the positive impact of intelligent construction technology on enhancing construction efficiency, ensuring personnel safety, improving building quality, and reducing costs.

Revealing the “Black Technology” of Intelligent Construction Robots

The first project-level intelligent scheduling management system, known as Construction OS, acts as a “super brain” for construction sites. This self-developed core technology enables full lifecycle management and intelligent scheduling of robots and smart equipment. It integrates AI models for intelligent inspections and video monitoring, provides real-time 3D visualization of construction data, and offers multi-screen synchronization. The system automatically alerts operators to any anomalies, ensuring transparency and control throughout the process.

The platform boasts industry-leading performance and seamlessly interfaces with the entire ecosystem of industry products, breaking down equipment barriers. It is compatible with mainstream robots and third-party software such as ERP and BIM, maintaining millisecond-level response times even in high-intensity usage scenarios on large construction sites.

High-altitude Welding Robot (Steel Edge Series 1 – Type A)

This is the industry’s first intelligent welding robot for high-altitude steel structures. It features magnetic adhesion technology that enables 90-degree vertical climbing and 360-degree flexible rotation. Equipped with a 1200mm six-axis robotic arm, it achieves ±0.02mm positioning accuracy and utilizes a “smart brain” trained on extensive welding data to automatically select optimal welding solutions. Its self-developed weld pool camera and real-time monitoring system capture minute deviations, ensuring precision in both construction and inspection processes.

The modular design and customizable configurations allow it to adapt to various applications such as bridge engineering, building steel structures, and ship manufacturing. Importantly, it replaces human labor in high-altitude and confined spaces, eliminating safety risks and individual operational inconsistencies while providing stable and reliable welding quality. Performance indicators have been validated across multiple key projects, supporting 3 to 5 robots working collaboratively, thereby enhancing construction efficiency by 2 to 4 times compared to traditional manual methods.

Multi-purpose Intelligent Delivery Robot (Smart Link Series 1)

This is the industry’s first multi-purpose intelligent delivery robot capable of switching navigation between indoor and outdoor environments. With a load capacity of 1 ton and a universal conversion base, it can easily carry various materials such as shelves, energy cabinets, mechanical arms, cement, tools, and building materials. It incorporates industry-first BIM and multi-source integration navigation technology, allowing it to autonomously navigate and avoid obstacles even without a network connection, and it can automatically recharge.

With over 90% of its hardware designed for standardization, it is compatible with mainstream robot open-source ecosystems, making it not just a transportation device but a versatile mobile platform for various operations, potentially saving customers millions in customization costs. The product has been validated through several major national projects, achieving transportation efficiency improvements of 4 to 6 times compared to traditional methods and reducing labor costs in transportation by 90%.

Intelligent Rebar Processing Robot (Smart Craftsman Series 1)

This is the country’s first project-level intelligent rebar processing equipment that can be rapidly deployed and features intelligent processing capabilities. Its self-developed central control system supports one-button startup and fully automated processing, doubling operational efficiency through multi-point synchronous work. Real-time parameter calibration ensures high precision output, enhancing production efficiency by 2 to 5 times compared to conventional manual processing.

With cloud-based chart importing, it can automatically generate processing plans, and remote monitoring with real-time data reporting allows for complete control without on-site supervision. Its container-style standardized unit design, combined with a hydraulic automatic unloading system and auxiliary robotic arms, enables independent short-distance transitions and automatic unloading. It is operational within 2 hours, responding swiftly to site deployment and continuous construction needs across multiple segments.

This innovative approach addresses traditional challenges in rebar processing, such as high labor costs, low efficiency, and mobility issues, offering a new paradigm of “automation, mobility, and high flexibility” that saves time and labor, thereby enhancing construction quality and efficiency.

Intelligent Spraying Robot (Beautiful Home Series 1)

This robot features industry-first battery exchange technology, enabling 24-hour continuous operation and collaborative large-scale construction with multiple machines. It utilizes self-developed variable frequency pulsed spraying technology and AI edge recognition algorithms to automatically adapt to wall material types and adjust spraying pressure, ensuring precise control with minimal waste. The robot’s four independent driving wheels, combined with laser navigation, allow for optimal path planning and movement in tight spaces and complex environments.

With six-axis collaborative arms for high-precision positioning, it precisely controls the speed and swing angle of the spray gun, resulting in flawless surfaces without brush marks and uniform thickness, achieving a “mirror-like” finish. Its operational efficiency exceeds traditional methods by 2 to 5 times, providing a smart and convenient solution for indoor renovations.