Human–Robot collaboration in construction: Robot design, perception and Interaction, and task allocation and execution

J Liu, H Luo, D Wu - Advanced Engineering Informatics, 2025 - Elsevier
Human–robot collaboration (HRC) is a vital area for enhancing safety and productivity in the
construction industry. Despite its growing importance, current literature lacks comprehensive …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring three pillars of construction robotics via dual-track quantitative analysis

Y Liu, AHB Alias, NA Haron, NA Bakar… - Automation in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Construction robotics has emerged as a leading technology in the construction industry. This
paper conducts an innovative dual-track quantitative comprehensive method to analyze the …

FedHIP: Federated learning for privacy-preserving human intention prediction in human-robot collaborative assembly tasks

J Cai, Z Gao, Y Guo, B Wibranek, S Li - Advanced Engineering Informatics, 2024 - Elsevier
Human-robot collaboration is a promising solution to relieve construction workers from
repetitive and physically demanding tasks, thus improving construction safety and …

[HTML][HTML] Intelligent ergonomic optimization in bimanual worker-robot interaction: A Reinforcement Learning approach

M Amani, R Akhavian - Automation in Construction, 2024 - Elsevier
Robots have the potential to enhance safety on construction job sites by assuming
hazardous tasks. While existing safety research on physical human-robot interaction (pHRI) …

Predicting human trust in human-robot collaborations using machine learning and psychophysiological responses

H Chauhan, Y Jang, I Jeong - Advanced Engineering Informatics, 2024 - Elsevier
In the ever-evolving construction industry, grappling with challenges such as labor
shortages and workplace hazards, human-robot collaboration (HRC) has emerged as a …

Recognizing sitting activities of excavator operators using multi-sensor data fusion with machine learning and deep learning algorithms

J Li, G Chen, MF Antwi-Afari - Automation in Construction, 2024 - Elsevier
Recognizing excavator operators' sitting activities is crucial for improving their health, safety,
and productivity. Moreover, it provides essential information for comprehending operators' …

[HTML][HTML] Challenges and potential for human–robot collaboration in timber prefabrication

X Yang, F Amtsberg, M Sedlmair, A Menges - Automation in Construction, 2024 - Elsevier
Recent advancements in robotics and human–machine interfaces enable new collaborative
procedures that combine the strengths of machines and humans. Compared to existing …

Mental workload in worker-drone communication in future construction: Considering coexistence, cooperation, and collaboration interaction levels

WC Chang, S Hasanzadeh - Advanced Engineering Informatics, 2025 - Elsevier
While unmanned aerial vehicles (aka drones) have been recognized as potential robotic
teammates that could be incorporated into the construction industry, communication …

Using gesture and speech communication modalities for safe human-drone interaction in construction

Z Zhu, JY Cheng, I Jeelani, M Gheisari - Advanced Engineering Informatics, 2024 - Elsevier
Drones are increasingly being used in the construction industry for numerous applications.
However, their presence poses safety risks to construction workers who work around them …

[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 …