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Rebar Tying Robot Works Its Magic on Highway Project
The robot can tie up to 1,100 rebar intersections per hour.
TyBOT, an autonomous rebar tying robot, is proving to be a game charger for the road construction industry by helping crew members to work smarter, not harder.
Developed by Advanced Construction Robotics, the TyBOT robot uses artificial intelligence to see, think, and tie up to 1,100 rebar intersections an hour – a task that would normally require a crew of 6-8 workers.
Although TyBOT has mainly been targeted at the bridge industry, the robot is now ready for any horizontal work and has already been used on several road projects.
The android recently completed bulk rebar tying procedures on the SH302 highway project in Winkler, Texas, US., earning praise from Spartan Reinforcing – a solutions provider for reinforced concrete, and Kiewit – one of the largest construction companies in the US.
TyBOT rebar tying robot, which completed 101,564 ties across 69,200 square feet of bridge deck, is said to have helped the crew to become more efficient.
“We were excited by the advantages robotic construction equipment offered us and it opened our minds to the great potential in adopting new technologies,” said Craig Wallace, the CEO of Spartan Reinforcing.
How it works
TyBOT performs the repetitive, backbreaking task of tying rebar while your team focuses on more complex tasks. The robot works autonomously once it is placed in position and guided on the direction to work in – all done via remote control.
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TyBOT robot self-locates, self-positions and self-ties up to 1,100 intersections per hour, day or night, rain or shine, while enhancing jobsite safety.
The robot can actually see the rebar – just like humans – using computer vision.
TyBOT rebar tying robot has also been used on the Gateway Expressway project in Clearwater, Florida.
“Our robots will continue to solve today’s construction challenges assisting the workforce to meet rapidly growing demand,” says Advanced Construction Robotics co-founder Jeremy Searock.
The machine is available for lease or outright purchase. Leasing terms can be negotiated depending on the job, while buying the robot will cost you $796,000.
Watch the TyBot robot in action below:
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