Data-driven AI algorithms for construction machinery

K Liang, J Zhao, Z Zhang, W Guan, M Pan… - Automation in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Based on the transition to Industry 4.0, construction operations are gradually moving
towards large-scale and high-efficiency development. However, excessive manual labor is …

Robust real-time energy management for a hydrogen refueling station using generative adversarial imitation learning

THB Huy, NTM Duy, P Van Phu, TD Le, S Park, D Kim - Applied Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
As the demand for hydrogen fuel increases with the rise of fuel-cell electric vehicles
(FCEVs), the energy management of hydrogen refueling stations (HRSs) is crucial for …

Integrating extended reality and robotics in construction: A critical review

M Pan, MO Wong, CC Lam, W Pan - Advanced Engineering Informatics, 2024 - Elsevier
The rapid development of extended reality (XR), including virtual and augmented reality,
offers promising solutions to mediate human-robot interactions and support robotic …

Teleoperation-Driven and Keyframe-Based Generalizable Imitation Learning for Construction Robots

Y Li, S Liu, M Wang, S Li, J Tan - Journal of Computing in Civil …, 2024 - ascelibrary.org
The construction industry has long been plagued by low productivity and high injury and
fatality rates. Robots have been envisioned to automate the construction process, thereby …

Effect of human emotional responses on human-robot team pty in construction

F Baek, D Kim, G Lee, B Choi, SH Lee - Automation in Construction, 2024 - Elsevier
Human-robot collaboration (HRC) is expected to improve construction productivity by
integrating robotic capabilities with human expertise. However, the effects of HRC on human …

Integrated reinforcement and imitation learning for tower crane lift path planning

Z Wang, C Huang, B Yao, X Li - Automation in Construction, 2024 - Elsevier
Reinforcement learning (RL) has emerged as a promising solution method for crane-lift path
planning. However, designing appropriate reward functions for tower crane (TC) operations …

[PDF][PDF] Enabling Building Information Model-Driven Human-Robot Collaborative Construction Workflows with Closed-Loop Digital Twins

X Wang, H Yu, W McGee, CC Menassa… - arXiv preprint arXiv …, 2023 - researchgate.net
Robots can greatly alleviate physical demands on construction workers while enhancing
both the productivity and safety of construction projects. Leveraging a Building Information …

Training of construction robots using imitation learning and environmental rewards

K Duan, Z Zou, TY Yang - Computer‐Aided Civil and …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Construction robots are challenging the paradigm of labor‐intensive construction tasks.
Imitation learning (IL) offers a promising approach, enabling robots to mimic expert actions …

Enabling Building Information Model-driven human-robot collaborative construction workflows with closed-loop digital twins

X Wang, H Yu, W McGee, CC Menassa, VR Kamat - Computers in Industry, 2024 - Elsevier
The introduction of assistive construction robots can significantly alleviate physical demands
on construction workers while enhancing both the productivity and safety of construction …

Multiagent Reinforcement Learning Enhanced Decision-making of Crew Agents During Floor Construction Process

B Yang, B Liu, Y Han, X Meng, Y Wang, H Yang… - arXiv preprint arXiv …, 2024 - arxiv.org
Fine-grained simulation of floor construction processes is essential for supporting lean
management and the integration of information technology. However, existing research …