Intelligent Robots Take on the Job: The Era of Automated Putty Application Begins!

As the construction industry embraces digital transformation, a pressing challenge has emerged: how to address the inefficiencies, high risks, and inconsistent quality associated with traditional putty application methods? Recently, China State Construction Engineering Corporation’s South China Branch unveiled the “Intelligent” series of putty application robots at the China Artificial Intelligence (Guangzhou) Industrial Park project. These robots, equipped with automated control, environmental sensing, and cloud collaboration capabilities, operate with L3 level autonomous driving, covering various scenarios such as residential buildings, factories, and office complexes. This marks the beginning of a new era characterized by intelligent, standardized, and unmanned construction.

Advanced Technology: L3 Level Autonomous Driving Redefines Precision Construction

In the face of complex indoor construction environments, how can robots maneuver as adeptly as skilled craftsmen? The answer lies in their robust autonomous operational system, which utilizes SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) and multi-sensor fusion technologies. With comprehensive perception and autonomous navigation, these robots replace traditional manual reliance. Equipped with laser radar, visual sensors, and inertial measurement units, they can construct high-precision environmental maps in real time using SLAM algorithms. Not only can they “see” the work site clearly, but they can also perform fully automated path planning, navigation, and obstacle avoidance. Additionally, they maintain dynamic balance thanks to advanced AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) leveling technology, even on uneven surfaces.

Moreover, the robots significantly enhance wall processing efficiency by 30%-50% compared to traditional methods, ensuring both speed and uniformity in spraying and sanding, thus achieving a digitally traceable quality of construction.

Cloud-Based Control: Managing the Entire Operation from a Mobile Device

If the robot serves as the “soldier” on the frontline, then the integrated digital construction platform acts as the “command center.” Project managers no longer need to be on-site at all times; they can monitor the robot’s location, battery status, temperature, humidity, and work progress through a mobile app or tablet. The platform supports intelligent production scheduling with visual path planning based on floor plans and allows for one-click setting of process parameters. It can automatically trigger work commands as planned, realizing the concept of “machines working autonomously while humans manage the machines.” Furthermore, all construction data is automatically uploaded to the cloud, providing comprehensive data support for quality verification and progress management.

Versatile Functionality: Breaking Down Process Barriers

The “Intelligent” series of robots adopts a modular design, enabling them to redefine the versatility of construction equipment. A single unit can seamlessly switch between various tasks such as plastering, putty application, wall sanding, and latex paint spraying simply by changing the operational module. With an 8-axis interactive structure, these robots have multidimensional capabilities, including lifting, steering, and tilting, making them exceptionally agile. They can easily handle large spaces like factories, warehouses, and classrooms, addressing the risks associated with traditional high-altitude work.

The robots also ensure meticulous operating standards. They utilize adjustable external paint barrels to achieve zero droplet spraying, guaranteeing an even and delicate wall coating while eliminating drips and runs. The dust-free sanding feature is compatible with various grits of sandpaper, allowing for simultaneous dust suction during sanding, thus promoting a greener construction environment.

Industry Vision: Creating a Replicable Model for Intelligent Manufacturing

The “Intelligent” series represents not just a piece of equipment but a comprehensive system-level solution aimed at “mechanically replacing manual labor and intelligently enhancing quality.” This product has already seen successful trials across multiple residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Looking ahead, China State Construction Engineering Corporation’s South China Branch will continue to drive its large-scale application in areas such as bulk decoration, urban renewal, and factory maintenance. By leveraging the triple advantages of “autonomous navigation, intelligent processes, and cloud collaboration,” it aims to accelerate the construction decoration industry’s transition to a green, efficient, and safe unmanned era.

Implementation Platform: Building an “AI High Ground” with AI Technology

The practical stage for the “Intelligent” robots, the China Artificial Intelligence (Guangzhou) Industrial Park project, exemplifies the integration of technology and construction. Located in the western area of Guangzhou International Financial City, this project spans approximately 490,000 square meters and aims to establish a leading AI industry headquarters and a demonstration center for technology成果转化. Centered around the next-generation AI industry, it will develop a smart service platform covering the entire business lifecycle, forming a data-driven intelligent ecosystem. Through the dedicated efforts of China State Construction Engineering Corporation’s South China Branch, this project is set to support AI industry innovation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area by introducing cutting-edge intelligent construction technologies, effectively embodying the construction standards of “leading in the Bay Area and being first-class nationwide.”