From muscular to dexterous: A systematic review to understand the robotic taxonomy in construction and effectiveness

Y Gao, J Shu, Z Xia, Y Luo - Journal of Field Robotics, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
This work presents an investigation of robotic technologies' effectiveness in construction
activities. Sixty‐four highly relevant publications were identified from the database. By …

Agile robotic inspection of steel structures: A bicycle‐like approach with multisensor integration

ST Nguyen, KT La, HM La - Journal of Field Robotics, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
This paper introduces an innovative and streamlined design of a robot, resembling a bicycle,
created to effectively inspect a wide range of ferromagnetic structures, even those with …

Bibliometric analysis of global research trends on biomimetics, biomimicry, bionics, and bio-inspired concepts in civil engineering using the Scopus database

N Sedira, J Pento, I Bentes… - Bioinspiration & …, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
Bibliometric analysis of global research trends on biomimetics, biomimicry, bionics, and bio-inspired
concepts in civil engineer Page 1 Bioinspiration & Biomimetics ACCEPTED MANUSCRIPT • …

Bridge defect detection using small sample data with deep learning and Hyperspectral imaging

X Peng, P Wang, K Zhou, Z Yan, X Zhong… - Automation in …, 2025 - Elsevier
The visual sensing method is an effective way to address long-term health monitoring of
bridges. However, bridge defect detection based on visible light imaging mainly relies on …

Quantitative assessment of cracks in concrete structures using active-learning-integrated transformer and unmanned robotic platform

W Ding, J Shu, CJ Debono, V Prakash… - Automation in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Quantitative assessment of cracks in concrete bridges is crucial for structural health
monitoring and digital twin. However, the training of crack segmentation models relies …

Structural design and optimization of adaptive soft adhesion bionic climbing robot

H Chen, Q Jiang, Z Zhang, S Wu, Y Shen… - Automation in Construction, 2025 - Elsevier
Soft-body climbing robots can automatically adapt to the external shape of the climbing
surface, but their load-carrying capacity and output torque are insufficient. To address this …

Mortar spraying and plastering integrated robot for wall construction

Y Wang, L Xie, J Chen, M Chen, T Hu, H Liao… - Automation in …, 2024 - Elsevier
The mortar spraying and plastering integrated robot is designed to automate wall mortar
construction, cost-effectively replacing manual labor. Firstly, the wall mortar construction …

Fault Detection of In‐Service Bridge Expansion Joint Based on Voiceprint Recognition

Y Dong, D Wang, Y Pan, J Di… - Structural Control and …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Bridge expansion joints (BEJs) in service are susceptible to damage from various factors
such as fatigue, impact, and environmental conditions. While visual inspection is the most …

Design and Control Method of a Coupled Loading–Damping Mechanism of Cable‐Detecting Robots for Large Bridges

F Xu, K Ma, Y Zhou, S Zhang, J Song… - Journal of Field …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The climbing stability of cable‐detecting robots holds important significance for bridge
detection. To improve the climbing stability of robots under cable vibration, a loading …

Influence of vibrations and shocks on the stability of biomimetic attachments

X Wang, K Ji, S Fu, C Tu, J Wu, T Huo, J Zhao… - Colloids and Surfaces A …, 2024 - Elsevier
During the process of adhesion, climbing, nondestructive handling, and other interface-
manipulation engineering applications, vibrations and shocks affect the stability of contact …