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Even though construction has progressed, efficiency in the construction sector still remains stagnant. Currently, production managers must rely on information coming from routine periodic construction site inspections (conducted by technical expert(s) being physically present on the construction site), which are costly and time consuming. Information from the construction site is crucial to 1) monitor the project progress, 2) validate the quality of the construction process and 3) for efficient material management. Depending on the project size and complexity, progress inspections are conducted by one or more specialists across several trades.
The project aims to bring more innovation in the construction sector, and tackle the lack of precise and actionable information related to the actual status of the construction works, which will lead to the improvement of the monitoring of both the overall construction process as well as the material use and supply on the construction site. Remote and real-time access to data flows coming directly from the project site has a potential to significantly impact the coordination of the project activities and increase the efficiency and productivity of the construction, while reducing waste and cost.
More specifically, AEROBUILDER will focus on the development of a semi-autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV - drone) equipped with depth and stereo cameras and LIDARs, that will permit the UAV to perform periodic monitoring and mapping of a construction site and process, to carry out quality control checks as well as automate material management on site, essentially acting as a bridge between the physical world of the construction site and the digital world of BIM and digital twin platforms.
The project will lead to increased competitiveness of enterprises registered in Greece. Through the project, 5 new jobs will be created.